Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

ORCHARD CLOSE, B78 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, B78 1DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1DB 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.

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

B78 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Close, 1.0km from Polesworth in Polesworth. Administratively it sits within Polesworth East ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.

For families considering a move, B78 1DB 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1DB 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 1DB. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 199,750

2 sales · Mean £ 199,750

Detached

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

B78 1DB 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.

Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime4
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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The Nethersole CofE Academy

Inadequate268 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • A & A Premier Stores0.8 km
  • Polesworth Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Spar Shop0.7 km
  • M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd0.7 km
  • Tarrants Flowers0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Polesworth Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Wokaway0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Polesworth Club0.5 km
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.5 km
  • The Bulls Head1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Little India1.0 km
  • Cliffords0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth0.1 km
  • Wilnecote4.9 km
  • Tamworth5.3 km

Bus Stops

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