Bolehall
Tamworth 004 · 5 sub-areas · 7,316 residents
Tamworth 004 is a predominantly residential part of Tamworth, home to around 7,300 people, with a median rent of about £970 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a two-bedroom home. It's a strongly owner-occupied area with a noticeably older age profile than much of the West Midlands, and Birmingham is reachable in just over half an hour by public transport.
Bolehall is a commuter neighbourhood within Tamworth — train into Birmingham runs in around 34 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bolehall?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; 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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Bolehall in Tamworth
Living in Bolehall
This part of Tamworth has the feel of a settled, largely owner-occupied community — more than seven in ten households own their home, and the population skews older than you'd typically find in the wider West Midlands. It's not the kind of neighbourhood where turnover is high. People move here and tend to stay.
The cost picture is one of the more compelling reasons to consider it. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £870 a month, well below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same property type. For buyers, the median sale price sits at just under £232,000, and it takes around three and a half years to save a deposit at typical local wages — one of the more manageable timescales in the region.
The age profile tells you quite a bit about who lives here. Over a fifth of residents are aged 50–64, and nearly a quarter are 65 or older. That means a quieter, more settled atmosphere day-to-day. Younger renters in the 18–34 bracket make up just under a fifth of the population, so it's not absent of younger residents, but this isn't a neighbourhood defined by them. Families with children account for around 18% of households.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.2 km away — about a 15-minute walk — and Birmingham is accessible in just over 30 minutes by public transport, which makes this a realistic base for city-centre work without city-centre prices. Nearly 70% of residents drive to work, so a car remains the dominant mode of getting around. Broadband coverage is 100% gigabit-capable, with no connections below the minimum standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Tamworth 004 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled residential area with above-average homeownership and a strong older community. Rents are well below the UK average, and Birmingham is under 35 minutes away by public transport. It suits those who want affordability and stability rather than a busy, youthful neighbourhood.
- What is the rent in Tamworth 004?
- A typical one-bedroom home runs around £705 a month, a two-bed around £870, and a three-bed around £1,050. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 7.5% in the past year.
- Is Tamworth 004 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 53 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80. The settled, owner-occupied character of the neighbourhood tends to keep opportunistic crime low.
- What's the commute from Tamworth 004 to Birmingham?
- Birmingham is accessible in just over 30 minutes by public transport from the nearest mainline rail station, which is roughly a 15-minute walk away. That makes it one of the more viable commuter options for city-centre workers looking to cut housing costs.
- Who lives in Tamworth 004?
- Predominantly older, long-established homeowners — over 44% of residents are aged 50 or above, and nearly 72% own their home. Younger renters are present but in the minority. It's the kind of neighbourhood where people put down roots.
- What schools are near Tamworth 004?
- There are 99 schools within 2 km of a typical address, but only around 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 10.5 km away. Worth checking current inspection reports before moving with children.
- How does Tamworth 004 compare to other parts of Tamworth for renters?
- It's among the more affordable parts of the borough, with a median two-bed rent of around £870 a month. The trade-off is that schools within catchment distance score below the national Ofsted average, and most day-to-day getting around requires a car.