B78 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Cockspur Street, 0.3km from Birchmoor in North Warwickshire. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 58.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00158244 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COCKSPUR STREET, B78 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKSPUR STREET, B78 1AJ.
320
40
£ 45,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B78 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £144k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 58.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1AJ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 133,500
8 sales · Mean £ 134,812
Semi-Detached
£ 244,000
3 sales · Mean £ 262,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1AJ has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
The Polesworth School
Birchwood Primary School
Dordon Primary School
Three Peaks Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bardon Stores1.0 km
- Maggies Stores0.8 km
- Euro Garages (Tamworth Services Forecourt)0.7 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- Vtrition0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Pret (Tamworth Services)0.7 km
- Baburchi1.0 km
- KFC0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Burger King0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Tamworth M420.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.1 km
- The Gamecock0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth2.3 km
- Wilnecote3.3 km
- Tamworth4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Game Cock Inn0.2 km
- Game Cock Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B781AJ · Data under Open Government Licence