B78 1DU is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.4km from Polesworth in Polesworth and Dordon. Administratively it sits within Polesworth East ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in B78 1DU has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00158229 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, B78 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, B78 1DU.
267
42
£ 45,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B78 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 49% 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 down 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1DU. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 267,500
2 sales · Mean £ 267,500
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1DU has low crime rates — 40 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 Stores0.2 km
- Monument Foodstore0.8 km
- Polesworth Convenience Store0.1 km
- Spar Shop0.2 km
- M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dragon Edge0.5 km
- Polesworth Fish Bar0.1 km
- Wokaway0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Spice Delight Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Polesworth Club0.1 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
- The Spread Eagle0.1 km
- The Bulls Head0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Little India0.5 km
- Cliffords0.2 km
- The Yard Spice0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fosters Yard0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth0.7 km
- Wilnecote4.6 km
- Tamworth5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Polesworth Fish Bar0.1 km
- Elizabeth Avenue0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Elizabeth Avenue0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B781DU · Data under Open Government Licence