Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

GOODERE DRIVE, B78 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOODERE DRIVE, B78 1BY.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B78 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 95% 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. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.

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

B78 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Goodere Drive, 0.7km from Polesworth in Polesworth. Administratively it sits within Polesworth East ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.

For families considering a move, B78 1BY 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. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k, up 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00158228 (shared with 4 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 1BY. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

11 sales · Mean £ 261,227

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

B78 1BY has low crime rates — 20 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 behaviour19
Violence and sexual offences19
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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The Nethersole CofE Academy

Inadequate268 pupils0.5 km
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The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • A & A Premier Stores0.5 km
  • Polesworth Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Spar Shop0.5 km
  • M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd0.5 km
  • Tarrants Flowers0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dragon Edge0.8 km
  • Polesworth Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Wokaway0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Spice Delight Ltd0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Polesworth Club0.4 km
  • The Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.4 km
  • The Bulls Head0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Little India0.7 km
  • Cliffords0.5 km
  • The Yard Spice0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fosters Yard0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth0.3 km
  • Wilnecote4.7 km
  • Tamworth5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ankerside0.1 km
  • Ankerside0.1 km
  • Goodere Drive0.2 km
  • Orchard Close0.2 km
  • Elizabeth Avenue0.3 km