Orchid Close, Tamworth
House prices, sold prices and local information for B79 0FJ.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Orchid Close, Tamworth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 6 Aug 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £207,830. By property type, sales here have been 75% terraced, 25% detached. Recorded sale prices on Orchid Close range from £204,995 to £280,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Orchid Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Orchid Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B79 house prices.
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £207,830 | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £280,000 | 26 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Orchid Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Orchid Close B79 0FJ | 15 Oct 2021 | £493,500 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 7, Orchid Close B79 0FJ | 6 Aug 2021 | £204,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 6, Orchid Close B79 0FJ | 28 May 2021 | £208,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 9, Orchid Close B79 0FJ | 28 May 2021 | £209,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 1, Orchid Close B79 0FJ | 26 Mar 2021 | £280,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Orchid Close
Crime
192 crimes were reported within about a mile of Orchid Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 74 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Orchid Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle Tame Flood alert area
- River Anker and River Sence Flood alert area
- Lower Tame Flood alert area
- River Anker at Tamworth Town Centre Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Orchid Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS 1,029 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form 424 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Mortimer House School 19 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ashcroft Infants' School 133 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Anker Valley Primary Academy 146 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy 99 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy 294 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sutherland School 29 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Tamworth station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Tamworth High Level station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Wilnecote (Staffs) station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Henley Close (adj, Perrycrofts Crescent) 4 min walk
- Norton Close (opp, Perrycrofts Crescent) 4 min walk
- Rail Station (by, Station Approach) 5 min walk
- Flora Close (adj, Perrycrofts Crescent) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Laurel House Surgery
12 Albert Road, Tamworth · 0.4 mi - The Aldergate Med.pract.
The Mount, 10 Salters Lane, Tamworth · 0.5 mi - Hollies Practice
Tamworth Health Centre, Upper Gungate, Tamworth · 0.5 mi - Crown Medical Practice
Tamworth Health Centre, Upper Gungate, Tamworth · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Leyfields Tamworth · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Leyfields Tamworth · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Tamworth · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ashby Road · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Aldergate Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Crest Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Primary Care Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Tamworth Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Dale House Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Ascent Dental Care Tamworth · 0.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,010 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,488 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Tamworth with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Orchid Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 95.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.3% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 42.6% | 44.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 93.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.8% | 6.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.7% | 21.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22.4% | 18.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.7% | 16.8% |
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 21.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 13% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 45.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.9% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 42.7% | 31.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.8% | 40% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 10.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.2% | 18.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Tamworth.
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Estate agents near Orchid Close
- Martin & Co 0.5 mi
- James Pye & Associates 0.5 mi
- Mark Evans Town & Country Estate Agents 0.5 mi
- Taylor Cole Estate Agents 0.5 mi
- Smiths Estate Agents 0.5 mi
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