Shakespeare Close, Tamworth
House prices, sold prices and local information for B79 8DJ.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Shakespeare Close, Tamworth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £178,667. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £152,417. That is 34% below the Tamworth average of £271,409 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% terraced, 20% detached, 20% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Shakespeare Close range from £115,000 to £205,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 207 streets in Tamworth with at least two sales in the last year, Shakespeare Close ranks 185th for average price.
House prices on Shakespeare Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all B79 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £152,417 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £160,000 | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £174,250 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Shakespeare Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 29 Jun 2026 | £163,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 24 Mar 2026 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 21 Nov 2025 | £167,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 19 Oct 2023 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 25 Aug 2023 | £170,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 31 May 2023 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 29 Jul 2022 | £174,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 17 Sep 2021 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 1 Nov 2019 | £150,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 24 Aug 2018 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Shakespeare Close B79 8DJ | 2 Nov 2016 | £118,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 38, Shakespeare Close | £85,000 (May 2023) → £115,000 (Oct 2023) → £205,000 (Mar 2026) | +141% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Shakespeare Close
Crime
177 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shakespeare Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Shakespeare Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Primary Academy 310 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form 424 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sutherland School 29 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS 1,029 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy 294 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy 100 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mortimer House School 19 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | 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 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Tamworth High Level station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Wilnecote (Staffs) station 2.2 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wordsworth Avenue (opp, Masefield Drive) 1 min walk
- Shakespeare Close (adj, Chesterton Way) 1 min walk
- Shakespeare Close (opp, Chesterton Way) 1 min walk
- Wordsworth Avenue (by, Masefield Drive) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Aldergate Med.pract.
The Mount, 10 Salters Lane, Tamworth · 0.2 mi - Hollies Practice
Tamworth Health Centre, Upper Gungate, Tamworth · 0.3 mi - Crown Medical Practice
Tamworth Health Centre, Upper Gungate, Tamworth · 0.3 mi - Laurel House Surgery
12 Albert Road, Tamworth · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Masefield Drive Tamworth · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Tamworth · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Leyfields Tamworth · 0.4 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Leyfields Tamworth · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Tamworth Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Aldergate Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Primary Care Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Ascent Dental Care Tamworth · 0.4 mi
- Dale House Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Riverside Dental Surgery · 0.5 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 50.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 591 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,328 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Shakespeare Close
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Who lives around Shakespeare Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 95.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.9% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 45.5% | 44.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 93.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.1% | 6.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.3% | 18.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.1% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 15.9% | 13% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 13.6% | 21.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 45.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.9% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.5% | 40% |
| No cars or vans in household | 33.2% | 18.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.5% | 31.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 10.5% |
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 Shakespeare Close
- Martin & Co 0.4 mi
- Peter J Hicks Chartered Surveyors 0.4 mi
- Northwood 0.5 mi
- Green & Co 0.6 mi
- Rutherfords Lettings & Sales 0.6 mi
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