B78 1AA is a sought-after residential area on Dark Lane, 0.2km from Birchmoor in North Warwickshire. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
For serious buyers, B78 1AA is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00158244 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARK LANE, B78 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK LANE, B78 1AA.
320
40
£ 45,200 /yr
54%
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
No single demographic signal dominates B78 1AA — age 40, 75% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £420k 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 1AA. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1AA has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Polesworth School
Birchwood Primary School
Dordon Primary School
Three Peaks Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Pret (Tamworth Services)0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Maggies Stores0.9 km
- Euro Garages (Tamworth Services Forecourt)0.9 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- Vtrition0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- North Warwickshire Recreational Centre0.6 km
- Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.3 km
- The Gamecock0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Tamworth M420.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth2.0 km
- Wilnecote3.3 km
- Tamworth4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Game Cock Inn0.4 km
- Game Cock Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B781AA · Data under Open Government Licence