B78 1AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Green Lane, 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 1AQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £240k, up 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00158238 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANE, B78 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, B78 1AQ.
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
B78 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1AQ. 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
Terraced
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
Semi-Detached
£ 217,500
7 sales · Mean £ 202,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B78 1AQ 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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- North Warwickshire Recreational Centre1.0 km
- Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.1 km
- The Gamecock0.2 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
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth2.3 km
- Wilnecote3.2 km
- Tamworth4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Game Cock Inn0.3 km
- Game Cock Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B781AQ · Data under Open Government Licence