Renting in Tamworth

Average Rent in Tamworth: £1,025/mo

Rent in Tamworth before the rush.

Median asking rent across 879 live Tamworth listings on 5 portals from £400/mo, broken down by property size below — plus how rents have moved, where they are highest and lowest, and what landed on the market this week.

Median asking rent

£1,025 /month

879 live listings · 5 portals

Median monthly rent in Tamworth by property size
SizeMedian rentListings
Studio£595/mo11
1 bed£775/mo186
2 bed£950/mo267
3 bed£1,249/mo240
4+ bed£1,650/mo78
Room (house share)£595/mo97

Asking rents from live listings on Rightmove, OnTheMarket, OpenRent, PrimeLocation, SpareRoom and Leaders · Updated . Weekly prices normalised to monthly.

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Renting in Tamworth

What it costs to rent in Tamworth

Tamworth currently has 879 rental properties listed across the portals we track, with a median rent of £1,025 a month. 32 new homes appeared in the past week alone. Among the houses and flats listed, roughly 63% are houses and the rest are flats.

Rents vary sharply by postcode. The most affordable outcode we track is WS1 at around £693/mo, while B74 sits nearer £1,750/mo. For a wider view of where the UK’s cheapest rents are, see our guide to the cheapest cities to rent in the UK.

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Rent by property size

Average rent in Tamworth by bedrooms

Median monthly asking rent for each property size, from 879 live listings across 5 property sites (September 2026).

Average studio rent in Tamworth

£595/mo

The median asking rent for a studio in Tamworth is £595 a month, 42% below the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 11 studios currently on the market.

Average rent for a 1-bed flat in Tamworth

£775/mo

The median asking rent for a 1-bed home in Tamworth is £775 a month, 24% below the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 186 listings currently on the market.

Average rent for a 2-bed flat or house in Tamworth

£950/mo

The median asking rent for a 2-bed home in Tamworth is £950 a month, 7% below the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 267 listings currently on the market.

Average rent for a 3-bed house in Tamworth

£1,249/mo

The median asking rent for a 3-bed home in Tamworth is £1,249 a month, 22% above the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 240 listings currently on the market.

Average rent for a 4-bed house in Tamworth

£1,650/mo

The median asking rent for a four-bedroom-plus home in Tamworth is £1,650 a month, 61% above the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 78 listings currently on the market.

Average room rent in Tamworth

£595/mo

The median asking rent for a room in a Tamworth house share is £595 a month, 42% below the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 97 rooms currently listed, mostly on SpareRoom and OpenRent.

Medians exclude prices that fail our junk-listing floor. Room rents are per room, not per property.

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Rent trend · ONS PIPR

How Tamworth rents have moved

Office for National Statistics Price Index of Private Rents — official monthly average rent across all tenures in Tamworth. Latest: £920/mo (Jul 26, +0.5% YoY).

Latest

£920

Jul 26

Annual

+0.5%

vs last year

5-yr ago

£736

Aug 21

Total change

+25%

since 2021

£725£850£975Aug 21Feb 24Jul 26

Source: Office for National Statistics · Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR). Updated monthly with a ~2-month lag. ONS uses Broad Rental Market Areas in Scotland — figures may aggregate beyond the city itself.

Affordability · ONS ASHE

What share of Tamworth pay goes on rent?

Renters in Tamworth spend an estimated 33% of the local median gross salary on rent — based on the ONS Price Index of Private Rents and ASHE Table 8 (2025).

Median rent

£920/mo

£11,040/yr

Median pay

£33,167/yr

gross, ASHE 2025

Rent burden

33%

Affordable for most renters.

0%30% threshold80%

Sources: Office for National Statistics — Price Index of Private Rents (latest month) and Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings Table 8.7a (median annual gross pay, place of residence). The 30% line is the conventional rent-burden threshold above which housing costs are considered to crowd out other essentials.

Property types

What’s on offer in Tamworth

Flats & apartments

183

31% of listings

Houses

308

52% of listings

Rooms

97

16% of listings

Bungalows

3

1% of listings

Property mix · houses

Houses to rent in Tamworth — what's on the market

Terraced houses make up 38% of the 311 houses currently advertised in Tamworth.

  • Terraced
    38%117
  • Semi-detached
    31%95
  • Other house
    21%66
  • Detached
    10%30
  • Bungalow
    1%3

Rent by postcode

Where Tamworth rent is highest and lowest

Median monthly rent grouped by outcode across 589 live listings in 25 outcodes. Outcodes with fewer than 3 listings are skipped to avoid skew from a single luxury rental.

Most expensive in Tamworth

  1. 1B74£1,750/mo7 rentals
  2. 2B76£1,350/mo5 rentals
  3. 3WS14£1,325/mo4 rentals

Cheapest in Tamworth

  1. 1WS1£693/mo5 rentals
  2. 2DE14£775/mo7 rentals
  3. 3DE11£885/mo10 rentals

Features · Tamworth

Garden, parking, and floor area in Tamworth

Live signal across 879 Tamworth rentals scraped from six UK portals. Coverage varies by portal — figures below show the share of listings whose advertiser surfaces the feature.

Garden

82%

of 118 Tamworth listings advertise a garden, patio, or terrace.

Parking

87%

of 151 Tamworth listings include parking, a driveway, or a garage.

Live from the portals

New rentals in Tamworth this week

32 homes came onto the Tamworth rental market in the last 7 days across Rightmove, OnTheMarket, OpenRent, PrimeLocation, SpareRoom and Leaders. The freshest are below.

32 new this weekUpdated today
  1. 3 bed property for rent in Orchard Park, Burton-On-Trent DE14
    £950/moPrimeLocation

    3 bed property

    Orchard Park, Burton-On-Trent DE14

    3View listing
  2. 1 bed property for rent in Tolsons Mill, Tamworth B78
    £950/moPrimeLocation

    1 bed property

    Tolsons Mill, Tamworth B78

    1View listing
  3. 3 bed property for rent in Oakhurst, Sutton Coldfield B74
    £1,600/moPrimeLocation

    3 bed property

    Oakhurst, Sutton Coldfield B74

    3View listing
  4. 2 bed property for rent in 22 Lombard Court, Lichfield WS13
    £1,250/moPrimeLocation

    2 bed property

    22 Lombard Court, Lichfield WS13

    2View listing
  5. 2 bed property for rent in Eachelhurst Road, Sutton Coldfield B76
    £1,200/moPrimeLocation

    2 bed property

    Eachelhurst Road, Sutton Coldfield B76

    2View listing
  6. 3 bed property for rent in Burton-On-Trent DE13
    £1,200/moPrimeLocation

    3 bed property

    Burton-On-Trent DE13

    3View listing
  7. 3 bed property for rent in Chancery Lane, Nuneaton CV10
    £1,100/moPrimeLocation

    3 bed property

    Chancery Lane, Nuneaton CV10

    3View listing
  8. 2 bed property for rent in Northcroft Way, Erdington, Birmingham B23
    £1,100/moPrimeLocation

    2 bed property

    Northcroft Way, Erdington, Birmingham B23

    2View listing
  9. 4 bed property for rent in City View, Birmingham B23
    £1,400/moPrimeLocation

    4 bed property

    City View, Birmingham B23

    4View listing
  10. 2 bed property for rent in Erdington, Birmingham B23
    £925/moPrimeLocation

    2 bed property

    Erdington, Birmingham B23

    2View listing
  11. 2 bed property for rent in North Park Road, Erdington, Birmingham B23
    £895/moPrimeLocation

    2 bed property

    North Park Road, Erdington, Birmingham B23

    2View listing
  12. £1,100/moPrimeLocation

    2 bed property

    Perrins Grove, Birmingham B8

    2View listing
  13. 3 bed property for rent in Hollydale Road, Birmingham B24
    £1,375/moPrimeLocation

    3 bed property

    Hollydale Road, Birmingham B24

    3View listing
  14. £1,249/moOpenRent

    3 bed house

    31View listing
  15. £1,350/moOpenRent

    3 bed house

    32View listing
  16. £1,350/moOpenRent

    3 bed house

    31View listing
  17. £1,300/moOpenRent

    3 bed house

    31View listing
  18. £425/moOpenRent

    1 bed room

    12View listing
  19. £1,450/moOpenRent

    3 bed house

    32View listing
  20. £1,249/moOpenRent

    3 bed house

    31View listing
  21. £675/moOpenRent

    3 bed room

    33View listing
  22. £850/moOpenRent

    1 bed flat/apartment

    11View listing
  23. 1 bed flat/apartment for rent in Darnbrook, Wilnecote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77
    £850/moRightmove

    1 bed flat/apartment

    Darnbrook, Wilnecote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77

    11View listing
  24. 3 bed property for rent in Coleshill Street, Fazeley, Tamworth, Staffordshire
    £1,249/moRightmove

    3 bed property

    Coleshill Street, Fazeley, Tamworth, Staffordshire

    31View listing

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Council tax · VOA 2024

Council tax bands across Tamworth

Most Tamworth homes sit in Band B. The weighted average works out close to Band B–C across 34,840 properties on the council-tax list.

Modal band

B

most common band

Mean band

2.41

≈ Band B–C

Stock

35k

34,840 properties

  • A
    27%9,490
  • B
    35%12,360
  • C
    18%6,130
  • D
    11%3,960
  • E
    6%2,170
  • F
    2%590
  • G
    0%130
  • H
    0%10

Source: HM Valuation Office Agency — Council Tax Stock of Properties (CTSOP1.0), extract dated 31 March 2024. Covers England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland use separate band schemes and aren't included.

Broadband · Ofcom Connected Nations

Broadband coverage across Tamworth

66% of Tamworth premises can already get full-fibre and 95% can get gigabit speeds — Ofcom Connected Nations residential coverage, July 2025.

Full fibre

66%

FTTP-ready premises

Gigabit

95%

≥1Gbit/s available

Superfast

100%

≥30Mbit/s available

Mean speed

483 Mbit/s

bucket-weighted estimate

  • Full fibre (FTTP)
    66%
  • Gigabit-capable
    95%
  • Superfast (≥30 Mbit/s)
    100%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations residential coverage by Local Authority (Tamworth), July 2025, covering 35,024 premises. Mean download speed is estimated from Ofcom speed-bucket midpoints.

Energy efficiency · DESNZ EPC

EPC ratings for Tamworth homes

49% of Tamworth homes hold a current EPC in bands A–C — the bands that meet the proposed 2030 minimum energy-efficiency standard for rented stock.

Bands A–C

49%

good energy-efficiency stock

Bands D–G

51%

below the proposed 2030 floor

Certificates

25k

25,447 EPCs

  • A
    0%40
  • B
    15%3,796
  • C
    34%8,589
  • D
    39%9,860
  • E
    10%2,596
  • F
    2%451
  • G
    0%115

Source: DESNZ Energy Performance of Buildings register (replacement for opendatacommunities.org), domestic certificates filed under Tamworth. Covers England and Wales — Scottish EPCs are held in a separate Scottish register and aren't included.

Schools · GIAS · DfE

State-funded schools near Tamworth

9 open state-funded schools sit within one mile of the Tamworth centroid. The five closest:

  1. 1

    Moorgate Primary Academy

    Primary · Academy sponsor led · B79 7EL

    0.37 mi
  2. 2

    Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form

    16 plus · Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led · B79 8AA

    0.44 mi
  3. 3

    Kettlebrook Short Stay School

    Not applicable · Pupil referral unit · B77 1AL

    0.46 mi
  4. 4

    Landau Forte Academy, QEMS

    Secondary · Academy sponsor led · B79 8AH

    0.50 mi
  5. 5

    William MacGregor Primary School

    Primary · Academy converter · B77 2AF

    0.58 mi

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools (state-funded extract). Distances are straight-line from each school's postcode to the Tamworth centroid. Ofsted ratings were removed from GIAS in January 2025 and aren't available here.

Area safety

Safety in Tamworth

Higher Crime Area

Based on the latest police data (September 2026), Tamworth has a higher crime rate compared to other UK cities. Across 76 of 76 postcode districts analysed, the median was 285 reported crimes per area. The most common category in Tamworth is Anti-social behaviour, accounting for 0% of all incidents.

Crime overview

  • 285 crimes per area (median)
  • 76 of 76 postcode districts covered
  • Data: September 2026

Most reported

  • Anti-social behaviour
  • 0% of incidents

Tamworth’s overall figures sit above the national median, but crime varies a lot by neighbourhood. Dwellio alerts include the area’s data so you can pick the right street.

Data from data.police.uk, updated monthly. Contains public-sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.

Area breakdown

Safety by suburb in Tamworth

Street-level crime counts from data.police.uk for July 2026, covering a ~1 mile radius around each suburb centre. Figures are normalised per 1,000 residents so you can compare neighbourhoods fairly.

Dosthill has the lowest crime count of the top 5 suburbs in Tamworth.

  • Glascote

    Higher crime

    Most common: Violent crime (104) · pop. ~10,000

    30
    per 1k

  • Wilnecote

    Safer area

    Most common: Violent crime (46) · pop. ~10,000

    10
    per 1k

  • Amington

    Typical for city

    Most common: Violent crime (59) · pop. ~6,000

    27
    per 1k

  • Belgrave

    Typical for city

    Most common: Violent crime (72) · pop. ~5,000

    24
    per 1k

  • Dosthill

    Safer area

    Most common: Violent crime (11) · pop. ~5,000

    8.8
    per 1k

Suburbs shown are representative populated areas; figures reflect street-level incidents within ~1 mile of each centre. Data from data.police.uk. Contains public-sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.

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237
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197
OpenRent
177
OnTheMarket
171
SpareRoom
97

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Frequently asked

Renting in Tamworth — your questions answered

How much is rent in Tamworth?

The average (median) asking rent in Tamworth is £1,025 a month — a 1-bed is £775 and a 2-bed £950, based on 879 live listings across 5 property portals in Sept 2026.

What is the average studio rent in Tamworth?

The median asking rent for a studio in Tamworth is £595 a month, 42% below the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 11 studios currently on the market.

What is the average rent for a 1-bed flat in Tamworth?

The median asking rent for a 1-bed home in Tamworth is £775 a month, 24% below the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 186 listings currently on the market.

What is the average rent for a 2-bed flat or house in Tamworth?

The median asking rent for a 2-bed home in Tamworth is £950 a month, 7% below the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 267 listings currently on the market.

What is the average rent for a 3-bed house in Tamworth?

The median asking rent for a 3-bed home in Tamworth is £1,249 a month, 22% above the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 240 listings currently on the market.

What is the average rent for a 4-bed house in Tamworth?

The median asking rent for a four-bedroom-plus home in Tamworth is £1,650 a month, 61% above the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 78 listings currently on the market.

What is the average room rent in Tamworth?

The median asking rent for a room in a Tamworth house share is £595 a month, 42% below the city-wide median of £1,025, based on 97 rooms currently listed, mostly on SpareRoom and OpenRent.

How many rental properties are available in Tamworth?

There are currently 879 rental properties available in Tamworth, with 32 new listings added in the last 7 days.

Is Tamworth safe for renters?

Tamworth has a higher crime rate compared to other UK cities, with a median of 285 reported crimes per postcode area (September 2026). The most common category is Anti-social behaviour. Data from data.police.uk.

What is the most common crime in Tamworth?

The most commonly reported crime category in Tamworth is Anti-social behaviour, based on data.police.uk records for September 2026.

Across West Midlands

Average rent across West Midlands

How Tamworth compares with the other 22 places we track in West Midlands — median asking rent from live listings, updated September 2026.

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