Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

BEAR LANE CLOSE, B78 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAR LANE CLOSE, B78 1BH.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

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.

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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B78 1BH spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £240k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

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

B78 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Bear Lane Close, 0.8km from Polesworth in Polesworth. Administratively it sits within Polesworth East ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00158233 (shared with 5 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 1BH. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 180,000

17 sales · Mean £ 200,664

Terraced

£ 155,125

4 sales · Mean £ 153,187

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

B78 1BH has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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The Nethersole CofE Academy

Inadequate268 pupils0.4 km
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The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • A & A Premier Stores0.6 km
  • Polesworth Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Spar Shop0.6 km
  • M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd0.6 km
  • Tarrants Flowers0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dragon Edge0.9 km
  • Polesworth Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Wokaway0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Spice Delight Ltd0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Polesworth Club0.3 km
  • The Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak1.0 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.3 km
  • The Bulls Head0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Little India0.8 km
  • Cliffords0.6 km
  • The Yard Spice0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fosters Yard0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth0.3 km
  • Wilnecote4.9 km
  • Tamworth5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Close0.1 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Polesworth Rail Station0.3 km
  • Ankerside0.3 km