B78 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 0.7km from Polesworth in Polesworth. Administratively it sits within Polesworth East ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, up 28.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00158233 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, B78 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, B78 1BG.
320
47
£ 45,200 /yr
50%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B78 1BG — age 47, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £273k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 28.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B78 1BG. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 194,000
16 sales · Mean £ 207,000
Detached
£ 375,000
5 sales · Mean £ 384,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1BG has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Nethersole CofE Academy
The Polesworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- A & A Premier Stores0.5 km
- Polesworth Convenience Store0.2 km
- Spar Shop0.5 km
- M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd0.5 km
- Tarrants Flowers0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dragon Edge0.8 km
- Polesworth Fish Bar0.3 km
- Wokaway0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Spice Delight Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Polesworth Club0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.9 km
- The Spread Eagle0.3 km
- The Bulls Head0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Little India0.8 km
- Cliffords0.5 km
- The Yard Spice0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fosters Yard0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth0.3 km
- Wilnecote4.8 km
- Tamworth5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Close0.2 km
- Ankerside0.2 km
- Ankerside0.2 km
- Shops0.2 km
- Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B781BG · Data under Open Government Licence