Belgrave
Tamworth 006 · 5 sub-areas · 6,865 residents
Tamworth 006 is a residential part of Tamworth in the West Midlands, home to around 6,865 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £866 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a two-bed — and Birmingham is reachable in around 30 minutes by public transport, making this one of the more affordable commuter options in the region.
Belgrave is a commuter neighbourhood within Tamworth — train into Birmingham runs in around 32 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Belgrave?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £966 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Belgrave in Tamworth
Living in Belgrave
Tamworth 006 sits within Tamworth, a market town in the West Midlands with a strong commuter identity. The neighbourhood has a settled, largely owner-occupied feel — nearly two thirds of residents own their home — with a broad mix of families, older households and working-age adults. It doesn't have the buzz of a city neighbourhood, but that's not what people come here for. The draw is straightforward: relatively low rents, manageable house prices, and a rail link that gets you into Birmingham in about half an hour.
On cost, this part of Tamworth sits comfortably below most of the West Midlands. A two-bed runs around £866 a month, a three-bed around £1,050. That's well under the UK median for both bedroom types. House prices have a median around £206,000, and the deposit-saving window is roughly three years — short by most urban standards. Council tax for a Band D property comes to about £2,301 a year.
The population skews slightly older than many comparable areas. Around one in five residents is under 18, and a similar share is 65 or over, which gives the neighbourhood a family-and-retirement feel rather than a young-professional one. The degree-qualified share is around 18%, below the national average, and the vast majority of residents — over 91% — were born in the UK, making this one of the less ethnically diverse parts of the West Midlands.
Practically, the nearest rail station is roughly 1 km away — about a 14-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport: nearly two thirds commute by car, and only around 3% use public transport. Broadband coverage is strong, with over 92% of premises able to access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Tamworth 006.
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Frequently asked
- Is Tamworth 006 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, affordable residential area with strong homeownership and easy access to Birmingham. It won't suit everyone — it's car-dependent, schools within catchment are more mixed than the national picture, and it lacks the amenities of a larger city. But for commuters wanting lower rents and more space, it delivers well.
- What is the rent in Tamworth 006?
- A one-bed runs around £705 a month, a two-bed about £866, and a three-bed roughly £1,050. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 7.5% over the past year.
- Is Tamworth 006 safe?
- Crime runs at around 64 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — below the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not the lowest-crime area in the region, and the area sits in the fourth deprivation decile, but overall it's a relatively safe part of the West Midlands.
- What's the commute from Tamworth 006 to Birmingham city centre?
- Around 30 minutes by public transport from the nearest rail station, which is roughly 1 km away — about a 14-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than take the train, though, with two thirds commuting by car.
- Who lives in Tamworth 006?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — nearly 63% of residents own their home. The age spread is broad, with strong representation from families with children and older residents aged 65-plus. Around 21% are in social housing, and the area is less ethnically diverse than most of the West Midlands.
- What schools are near Tamworth 006?
- There are 100 schools within 2 km, but only around 27% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 9.7 km away. Families should research individual schools carefully before committing.
- Is Tamworth 006 good for commuters?
- Yes, particularly for Birmingham. The rail commute to Birmingham takes around 30 minutes from the nearby station. London is reachable in about 85 minutes by rail. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, so car access matters here.