Tamworth: population and statistics
Tamworth has a population of 81,392 (2025) across 30.8 km², or 2,639 people per km². It ranks 337 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 81,392 residents
- 30.8 km²
- 2,639 people/km²
Tamworth in numbers
Population of Tamworth over time
Tamworth had 77,632 residents in 2015 and 81,392 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 77,968 |
| 2021 | 78,842 |
| 2022 | 79,662 |
| 2023 | 80,476 |
| 2024 | 80,877 |
| 2025 | 81,392 |
All indicators for Tamworth
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Tamworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 209 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.2% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 135 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tamworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 35,250 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 302 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 12.9% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 308 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.2% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 176 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 32,895 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 298 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 86.6% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 135 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 13.0% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 179 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 67.7% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 151 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.1% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 18.0% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £229,251 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 231 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 276 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tamworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.9% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 30 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.9% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 190 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tamworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 2,835 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 345 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 34.8 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 299 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,300 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 346 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,496 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 174 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Tamworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.2% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 106 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.3% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 156 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tamworth | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.3% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 162 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Tamworth ranks 29 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 12.9% in Tamworth, compared with an average of 32.0% in West Midlands and 34.9% across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Tamworth, compared with an average of 2.9% in West Midlands and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,319 football pitches.
- 9.3 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Lichfield, 10.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Nuneaton and Bedworth (144,042 residents), 20 km away.
Business sectors: Tamworth
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×1.2
- Construction15.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.2% ×1.7
- Transport and storage7.1% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.8
Where is Tamworth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tamworth?
Tamworth has 81,392 residents (2025), ranking 337 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Tamworth?
Tamworth covers 30.8 km², with a density of 2,639 people per km².
Is the population of Tamworth growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tamworth went from 77,632 to 81,392, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Tamworth?
Tamworth is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.633, longitude −1.695.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Tamworth?
In Tamworth, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 12.9% (2026), ranking 308 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Tamworth?
In Tamworth, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Tamworth?
The nearest to Tamworth are Lichfield (10 km), North Warwickshire (12 km), Nuneaton and Bedworth (20 km), East Staffordshire (20 km), Walsall (20 km).