Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

WOODLAND WAY, B78 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND WAY, B78 1AY.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

61%

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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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B78 1AY 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 down 11.6% year-on-year.

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

B78 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Woodland Way, 0.5km from Birchmoor in Polesworth and Dordon. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00158240 (shared with 4 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 1AY. 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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 147,475

12 sales · Mean £ 141,495

Semi-Detached

£ 144,875

8 sales · Mean £ 151,281

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

B78 1AY has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5
Burglary5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils0.3 km
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils0.7 km
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Dordon Primary School

Good201 pupils1.1 km
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The Nethersole CofE Academy

Inadequate268 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • A & A Premier Stores0.8 km
  • Bardon Stores0.6 km
  • Monument Foodstore0.8 km
  • Spar Shop0.8 km
  • Vtrition0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dragon Edge0.5 km
  • Wokaway0.8 km
  • Spice Delight Ltd0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Baburchi0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fosters Yard0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The Bulls Head0.6 km
  • The Gamecock0.5 km
  • North Warwickshire Recreational Centre1.0 km
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cliffords0.8 km
  • The Yard Spice0.5 km
  • Little India0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth1.6 km
  • Wilnecote3.9 km
  • Tamworth5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Dexter Way0.1 km
  • Dexter Way0.1 km
  • Fairfields Hill0.2 km
  • Polesworth School0.3 km
  • Birchwood Primary School0.4 km