Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

COCKSPUR STREET, B78 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKSPUR STREET, B78 1AJ.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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

£ 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.

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 pupils0.7 km
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils0.8 km
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Dordon Primary School

Good201 pupils1.1 km
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Three Peaks Primary Academy

Good364 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Pret (Tamworth Services)0.7 km
  • Baburchi1.0 km
  • KFC0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Tamworth M420.7 km
local_bar

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