Area Overview for Bolehall Ward

Bolehall Ward is a compact district located on the south bank of the River Anker within the Tamworth Conurbation. This ward covers exactly 1.6 square kilometres and holds a population of approximately 1,598 residents. Situated in the West Midlands near coordinates 52.627001, -1.67051, the area forms a specific unit within Tamworth Borough Council. Local history dates the manor back to 1390 under Lord John de Clinton, with the historic Bole Hall dating from around 1700. Key landmarks define the physical character, including the Grade II listed Bolehall Viaduct, which locals know as The 19 Arches, and Warwickshire Moor. Living in Bolehall Ward means engaging with a landscape that mixes historic estate remnants with natural wetlands. The ward sits adjacent to key infrastructure, creating a defined boundary for this specific rural settlement. Your daily life here involves proximity to the River Anker and historic points of interest. The area functions as a distinct part of the larger Tamworth Conurbation, offering a specific segment of suburban life characterised by its size and local heritage.

The community within Bolehall Ward presents a distinct demographic profile dominated by older residents. The median age stands at 70, indicating a population skewed significantly towards retired households. Despite this age focus, official household composition data remains unbroken down by specific categories in the current records. Home ownership stands at a solid 65%, suggesting a neighbourhood where many long-term residents hold their property outright rather than renting. This level of ownership points to a settled community where families and retirees have established roots over time. Accommodation type data does not currently distinguish between single-detached properties, semidetached homes, or flats within the ward's 1.6 square kilometre footprint. The predominant ethnic group and religious affiliation details are not explicitly broken out with named majorities in the provided statistics. Although the median age is high, the absence of specific deprivation metrics means the economic health of every household is not directly quantifiable here. You will find a community where stability appears high, driven by the fact that two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied.