Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

COCKSPUR STREET, B78 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKSPUR STREET, B78 1AH.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B78 1AH — age 40, 75% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 82.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B78 1AH is a sought-after residential area on Cockspur Street, 0.1km from Birchmoor in North Warwickshire. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 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 £228k, up 82.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00158244 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1AH. 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

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

Terraced

£ 144,000

5 sales · Mean £ 136,300

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B78 1AH has low crime rates — 18 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.

Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils0.6 km
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils0.7 km
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Dordon Primary School

Good201 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bardon Stores0.9 km
  • Vtrition0.2 km
  • Maggies Stores0.7 km
  • Euro Garages (Tamworth Services Forecourt)0.9 km
  • W H Smith0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Pret (Tamworth Services)0.9 km
  • Baburchi0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Mee Fong0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.1 km
  • The Gamecock0.0 km
  • North Warwickshire Recreational Centre0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Tamworth M420.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth2.1 km
  • Wilnecote3.4 km
  • Tamworth4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Game Cock Inn0.1 km
  • Game Cock Inn0.1 km