B78 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Westfields, 0.5km from Birchmoor in North Warwickshire. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B78, B78 1AL offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00158244 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELDS, B78 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELDS, B78 1AL.
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
B78 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £390k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1AL. 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
Detached
£ 355,000
2 sales · Mean £ 355,000
Semi-Detached
£ 202,000
1 sales · Mean £ 202,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1AL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Three Peaks Primary Academy
The Polesworth School
Birchwood Primary School
Stoneydelph Primary School
Dordon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Vtrition0.4 km
- G H Watson Newsagents0.9 km
- Euro Garages (Tamworth Services Forecourt)0.4 km
- W H Smith0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.4 km
- The Gamecock0.6 km
- North Warwickshire Recreational Centre0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Tamworth M420.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Burger King0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- KFC0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Pret (Tamworth Services)0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth2.5 km
- Wilnecote2.9 km
- Tamworth4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Milburn0.4 km
- Milburn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B781AL · Data under Open Government Licence