B78 1BA is a sought-after residential area on The Lair, 0.5km from Polesworth in Polesworth and Dordon. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
For families considering a move, B78 1BA represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00158242 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE LAIR, B78 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LAIR, B78 1BA.
315
42
£ 45,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B78 1BA — age 42, 77% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1BA. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 192,000
5 sales · Mean £ 202,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1BA has low crime rates — 35 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
The Nethersole CofE Academy
Dordon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- A & A Premier Stores0.7 km
- Bardon Stores0.6 km
- Monument Foodstore0.7 km
- Spar Shop0.7 km
- Vtrition0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dragon Edge0.4 km
- Polesworth Fish Bar1.0 km
- Wokaway0.7 km
- Spice Delight Ltd0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fosters Yard0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Birchmoor Working Mens Club0.8 km
- The Bulls Head0.5 km
- The Gamecock0.7 km
- Polesworth Club1.0 km
- The Red Lion0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cliffords0.7 km
- The Yard Spice0.4 km
- Little India0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Late Shop1.0 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 Way0.1 km
- Fairfields Hill0.2 km
- Polesworth School0.3 km
- The Gullet0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B781BA · Data under Open Government Licence