B78 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Birchmoor Road, 0.5km from Birchmoor in Polesworth and Dordon. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
For families considering a move, B78 1AB represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 51.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00158240 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCHMOOR ROAD, B78 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHMOOR ROAD, B78 1AB.
251
40
£ 45,200 /yr
61%
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 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 51.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1AB. The average age is 40.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 226,500
11 sales · Mean £ 227,659
Detached
£ 285,000
7 sales · Mean £ 285,114
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1AB has low crime rates — 18 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 Polesworth School
Birchwood Primary School
Dordon Primary School
The Nethersole CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- A & A Premier Stores0.9 km
- Bardon Stores0.5 km
- Monument Foodstore0.7 km
- Spar Shop0.9 km
- Vtrition0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dragon Edge0.6 km
- Wokaway0.9 km
- Spice Delight Ltd0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Baburchi0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fosters Yard0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.6 km
- The Bulls Head0.7 km
- The Gamecock0.5 km
- The Red Lion0.9 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cliffords0.9 km
- The Yard Spice0.6 km
- Little India0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth1.7 km
- Wilnecote3.9 km
- Tamworth5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Dexter Way0.1 km
- Dexter Way0.1 km
- Fairfields Hill0.2 km
- Polesworth School0.2 km
- Birchwood Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B781AB · Data under Open Government Licence