B78 1DD is a safe, established residential area on The Gables, 0.5km from Polesworth in Polesworth. Administratively it sits within Polesworth East ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
For serious buyers, B78 1DD is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00158235 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GABLES, B78 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GABLES, B78 1DD.
311
46
£ 45,200 /yr
46%
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
B78 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1DD. The average age is 46.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 318,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1DD has low crime rates — 20 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
Birchwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- A & A Premier Stores0.3 km
- Monument Foodstore1.0 km
- Polesworth Convenience Store0.2 km
- Spar Shop0.2 km
- Revive Energy0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dragon Edge0.6 km
- Polesworth Fish Bar0.2 km
- Wokaway0.2 km
- Spice Delight Ltd0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fosters Yard0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Bulls Head0.5 km
- Polesworth Club0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- The Spread Eagle0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cliffords0.2 km
- The Yard Spice0.6 km
- Little India0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth0.6 km
- Wilnecote4.5 km
- Tamworth5.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Elizabeth Avenue0.1 km
- Elizabeth Avenue0.1 km
- Goodere Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B781DD · Data under Open Government Licence