Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

FOXWOOD ROAD, B78 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXWOOD ROAD, B78 1BB.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B78 1BB spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 53.9% year-on-year.

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

B78 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Foxwood Road, 0.4km from Polesworth in Polesworth and Dordon. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.

For families considering a move, B78 1BB represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 53.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00158242 (shared with 6 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 1BB. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 188,000

17 sales · Mean £ 183,141

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

11 sales · Mean £ 215,359

Detached

£ 329,750

4 sales · Mean £ 331,987

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B78 1BB has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft12
Public order6
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils0.5 km
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils0.8 km
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The Nethersole CofE Academy

Inadequate268 pupils1.0 km
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Dordon Primary School

Good201 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • A & A Premier Stores0.6 km
  • Bardon Stores0.7 km
  • Monument Foodstore0.7 km
  • Polesworth Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Spar Shop0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dragon Edge0.3 km
  • Polesworth Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Wokaway0.6 km
  • Spice Delight Ltd0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fosters Yard0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • The Bulls Head0.4 km
  • The Gamecock0.7 km
  • Polesworth Club0.9 km
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cliffords0.6 km
  • The Yard Spice0.3 km
  • Little India0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth1.4 km
  • Wilnecote4.0 km
  • Tamworth5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Dexter Way0.2 km
  • Dexter Way0.2 km
  • Fairfields Hill0.2 km
  • The Gullet0.3 km
  • Potters Lane0.3 km