B78 1BZ 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 1BZ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k, up 14.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00158228 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOODERE DRIVE, B78 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOODERE DRIVE, B78 1BZ.
354
41
£ 45,200 /yr
51%
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
No single demographic signal dominates B78 1BZ — age 41, 95% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1BZ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
17 sales · Mean £ 253,058
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1BZ has low crime rates — 21 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 Nethersole CofE Academy
The Polesworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dragon Edge0.8 km
- Polesworth Fish Bar0.3 km
- Wokaway0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Spice Delight Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Polesworth Club0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.4 km
- The Royal Oak1.0 km
- The Spread Eagle0.3 km
- The Bulls Head0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Little India0.7 km
- Cliffords0.5 km
- The Yard Spice0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
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 Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B781BZ · Data under Open Government Licence