Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

DEXTER WAY, B78 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEXTER WAY, B78 1AZ.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B78 1AZ's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £237k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £237k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

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

For serious buyers, B78 1AZ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00158243 (shared with 3 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 1AZ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

7 sales · Mean £ 297,500

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

15 sales · Mean £ 186,396

Terraced

£ 153,000

12 sales · Mean £ 159,433

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

B78 1AZ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft13
Public order7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils0.4 km
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils0.7 km
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The Nethersole CofE Academy

Inadequate268 pupils1.0 km
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Dordon Primary School

Good201 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • A & A Premier Stores0.6 km
  • Bardon Stores0.6 km
  • Monument Foodstore0.6 km
  • Polesworth Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Spar Shop0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dragon Edge0.4 km
  • Polesworth Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Wokaway0.7 km
  • Spice Delight Ltd0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fosters Yard0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • The Bulls Head0.4 km
  • The Gamecock0.7 km
  • Polesworth Club0.9 km
  • The Red Lion0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cliffords0.7 km
  • The Yard Spice0.3 km
  • Little India0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth1.5 km
  • Wilnecote4.0 km
  • Tamworth5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Dexter Way0.1 km
  • Dexter Way0.2 km
  • Fairfields Hill0.2 km
  • Polesworth School0.3 km
  • The Gullet0.3 km