B46 1DF is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Gilson in North Warwickshire. Administratively it sits within Coleshill North ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B46 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00158127 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B46 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B46 1DF.
153
35
£ 47,900 /yr
58%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B46 1DF spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. 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 B46 1DF. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
B46 1DF has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
High Meadow Community School
Merstone School
Forest Oak School
Smith's Wood Academy
Coleshill Church of England Primary School
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coleshill Parkway2.0 km
- Water Orton2.2 km
- Marston Green4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B461DF · Data under Open Government Licence