Tamworth FAQ
Quick answers to common questions about Tamworth — population, council, postcodes and who represents the town in Parliament. For practical guides on bins, planning and more, see the full Tamworth local guide.
What is the population of Tamworth?
Tamworth has a population of ~77,000.
Which council covers Tamworth?
Tamworth is covered by Tamworth Borough Council for local services (bins, planning, housing), with Staffordshire County Council responsible for roads, schools and social care.
What postcodes cover Tamworth?
Tamworth falls mainly within the B77–B79 postcode areas.
Who is the MP for Tamworth?
Tamworth town centre falls in the Tamworth constituency, represented by Sarah Edwards (Labour).
What areas does Tamworth Gazette cover?
We cover Town centre, Castle, Glascote, Wilnecote, Stonydelph, Kettlebrook, and the surrounding area.
What's an interesting fact about Tamworth?
Tamworth Castle overlooks the town from a Saxon mound — the Snowdome and Ankerside have made it a retail and leisure hub on the A5.
More about Tamworth
- Bin collection days in Tamworth
- Planning applications in Tamworth
- Reporting a pothole in Tamworth
- School term dates in Tamworth
- More on Tamworth's MP, contact details and expenses
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