B78 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Greenway, 0.9km from Polesworth in Polesworth. Administratively it sits within Polesworth East ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
For families considering a move, B78 1BU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00158227 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENWAY, B78 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENWAY, B78 1BU.
327
41
£ 45,200 /yr
54%
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.
Area Character
B78 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1BU. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
2 sales · Mean £ 262,500
Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1BU has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
The Nethersole CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- A & A Premier Stores0.7 km
- Polesworth Convenience Store0.5 km
- Spar Shop0.7 km
- M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd0.7 km
- Tarrants Flowers0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Polesworth Fish Bar0.5 km
- Wokaway0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Polesworth Club0.5 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
- The Spread Eagle0.5 km
- The Bulls Head0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Little India0.9 km
- Cliffords0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth0.2 km
- Wilnecote4.8 km
- Tamworth5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Polesworth Rail Station0.1 km
- Polesworth Rail Station0.2 km
- Orchard Close0.2 km
- Ankerside0.2 km
- Ankerside0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B781BU · Data under Open Government Licence