B78 1AP is a well-regarded residential area on Birch Grove, 0.3km from Birchmoor in North Warwickshire. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
For families considering a move, B78 1AP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £239k, up 23.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00158238 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCH GROVE, B78 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH GROVE, B78 1AP.
231
47
£ 45,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B78 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1AP. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
11 sales · Mean £ 201,590
Terraced
£ 200,000
6 sales · Mean £ 199,833
Detached
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B78 1AP is moderate at 85 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
The Polesworth School
Birchwood Primary School
Dordon Primary School
Three Peaks Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Pret (Tamworth Services)0.6 km
- KFC0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Maggies Stores0.9 km
- Euro Garages (Tamworth Services Forecourt)0.6 km
- W H Smith0.6 km
- Vtrition0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Burger King0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Tamworth M420.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.1 km
- The Gamecock0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth2.4 km
- Wilnecote3.2 km
- Tamworth4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Game Cock Inn0.3 km
- Game Cock Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B781AP · Data under Open Government Licence