B78 is a postcode district in Lichfield, West Midlands, covering 615 active and 106 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B78 (17%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (13%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes B78 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B78 are around £260k, down 9.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B78 at 269 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B78 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B78 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B78 postcode area.
24,835
43
£ 42,114 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
B78 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £260k. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Millfield Primary School
Thomas Barnes Primary School
Longwood Primary School
Kingsbury Primary School
The Polesworth School
Dordon Primary School
Birchwood Primary School
The Nethersole CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fosters Yard
- Oak Tree Farm B & B
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Spartans Events
- Coton & Hopwas Social Club
- Drayton Bassett Working Mens Club
- Drayton Manor Cricket & Social Club
- Drayton Park Golf Club
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Ash End House Children's Farm
- Baxterstorey at Fedex Kingsbury KDC
- Cliffords
- Compass Catering at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Bodymoor Heath
- Dine at Bristan Group Ltd
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Food Warehouse
- Aldi
- Asda
- Marks & Spencer
- Sainsbury's
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Wok Inn Takeaway
- Panku
- DoughMuchDough
- Fazeley Fish Bar
- Fortune Garden
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Middleton Village Shop
- St Johns Mission
- Bodnetts Farm Shop
- A & A Premier Stores
- A & D Super Choice Ltd
- + 42 more
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