Tamworth
§ This page gives an overview of the Tamworth local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Tamworth, in southern Staffordshire, is centred on its historic market town, dominated by Tamworth Castle, a Norman motte-and-bailey stronghold overlooking the River Tame. The town has riverside parks, lakes, and a rich medieval heritage, while nearby Drayton Manor Resort adds a family attraction. The district blends suburban areas with green spaces, waterways, and historic landmarks, giving it a balance of heritage and modern leisure.
The administrative boundary of Tamworth can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Tamworth.
Key Facts about Tamworth
What region is Tamworth in? Tamworth is in the West Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Tamworth in? Tamworth is located in the county of Staffordshire.
Is Tamworth a city? No, Tamworth is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Tamworth? The local authority for this district is: Tamworth Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Staffordshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Staffordshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Tamworth Borough Council 🔗 tamworth.gov.uk
Which police force covers Tamworth? Policing in Tamworth is provided by Staffordshire Police 🔗 staffordshire.police.uk, which serves 9 local authority districts: Cannock Chase ⁞ East Staffordshire ⁞ Lichfield ⁞ Newcastle-under-Lyme ⁞ South Staffordshire ⁞ Stafford ⁞ Staffordshire Moorlands ⁞ Stoke-on-Trent ⁞ Tamworth.
Constituencies in Tamworth
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Tamworth
Tamworth is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Amington
- Belgrave
- Bolehall
- Castle
- Glascote
- Mercian
- Spital
- Stonydelph
- Trinity
- Wilnecote
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Tamworth
Tamworth is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Tamworth
Tamworth covers 2 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Fazeley *
- Tamworth *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Tamworth.)
Tamworth compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Tamworth compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Tamworth has 10 electoral wards.
Tamworth has a population of 81,117 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Tamworth can be found on the ONS statistics for Tamworth.