Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

DARK LANE, B78 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK LANE, B78 1AA.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B78 1AA — age 40, 75% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B78 1AA is a sought-after residential area on Dark Lane, 0.2km from Birchmoor in North Warwickshire. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.

For serious buyers, B78 1AA is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00158244 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1AA. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B78 1AA has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils0.8 km
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils1.0 km
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Dordon Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km
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Three Peaks Primary Academy

Good364 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Pret (Tamworth Services)0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Maggies Stores0.9 km
  • Euro Garages (Tamworth Services Forecourt)0.9 km
  • W H Smith0.9 km
  • Vtrition0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • North Warwickshire Recreational Centre0.6 km
  • Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • The Gamecock0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Tamworth M420.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth2.0 km
  • Wilnecote3.3 km
  • Tamworth4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Game Cock Inn0.4 km
  • Game Cock Inn0.4 km