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.
FOXWOOD ROAD, B78 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXWOOD ROAD, B78 1BB.
315
42
£ 45,200 /yr
59%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Polesworth School
Birchwood Primary School
The Nethersole CofE Academy
Dordon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fosters Yard0.3 km
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Cliffords0.6 km
- The Yard Spice0.3 km
- Little India0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B781BB · Data under Open Government Licence