The Island, Mile Oak, Tamworth
House prices, sold prices and local information for B78 3PP.
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At a glance
9 property sales on The Island, Mile Oak, Tamworth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Oct 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £185,158. Average sale prices rose from £118,000 in 2016 to £253,000 in 2025 (+114%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 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 67% semi-detached, 33% terraced. Recorded sale prices on The Island range from £84,000 to £286,000. 89% of homes sold here were freehold and 11% leasehold.
House prices on The Island compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Island has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B78 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 89% freehold and 11% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £185,158 | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Terraced | 3 | £219,333 | 17 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on The Island
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16A, The Island B78 3PP | 17 Oct 2025 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20A, The Island B78 3PP | 7 Apr 2025 | £286,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7A, The Island B78 3PP | 12 Jul 2021 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3A, The Island B78 3PP | 18 Dec 2020 | £227,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4A, The Island B78 3PP | 26 Oct 2018 | £217,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6A, The Island B78 3PP | 20 Jul 2017 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 7A, The Island B78 3PP | 19 May 2017 | £157,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19A, The Island B78 3PP | 29 Jan 2016 | £152,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1A, The Island B78 3PP | 27 Jan 2016 | £84,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7A, The Island | £157,950 (May 2017) → £230,000 (Jul 2021) | +46% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near The Island
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Primary School 157 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Dunstall Park Primary School 95 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Millfield Primary School 365 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Manor Primary Academy 90 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Thomas Barnes Primary School 106 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Moorgate Primary Academy 310 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School 33 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Sutherland School 29 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 1.9 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
- Wilnecote (Staffs) station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Tamworth station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
- Tamworth High Level station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- George Avenue (opp, Sutton Road) 2 min walk
- George Avenue (adj, Sutton Road) 3 min walk
- French Avenue (adj, Sutton Road) 3 min walk
- French Avenue (opp, Sutton Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Riverside Surgery
41-42 Balfour, Tamworth · 1.7 mi - The Peel Medical Practice
Doctors Surgery, The Peel Practice, Tamworth · 1.9 mi - Crown Medical Practice
Tamworth Health Centre, Upper Gungate, Tamworth · 2.0 mi - Hollies Practice
Tamworth Health Centre, Upper Gungate, Tamworth · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Ventura Park · 1.2 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Tamworth · 1.2 mi
- Asda Supercentre Asda Tamworth Supercentre · 1.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Fazeley Express · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Crest Pharmacy - Fazeley · 1.4 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
- Boots · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Riverside Dental Surgery · 1.7 mi
- Central Ortho · 1.9 mi
- Tamworth House Dental Practice · 2.0 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 667 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,662 |
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 | 69% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 92% |
Share of homes across Lichfield 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 The Island
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Who lives around The Island
Ethnic group
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 94.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2% | 1.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.5% | 54.2% |
| No religion | 45.5% | 38.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 4% | 4.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.4% | 33.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 47.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38% | 38.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.8% | 35.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.2% | 12.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13% | 13.9% |
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 Lichfield.
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Council tax here
Lichfield Band D is £2,352 a year (Band A £1,568). See every band.
Estate agents near The Island
- Northwood 1.7 mi
- Peter J Hicks Chartered Surveyors 1.7 mi
- Bairstow Eves 2.0 mi
- Green & Co 2.0 mi
- Wilkins Estate Agents 2.0 mi
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