B78 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Francis Close, 0.5km from Polesworth in Polesworth. Administratively it sits within Polesworth East ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
For families considering a move, B78 1BL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for B78 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00158235 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANCIS CLOSE, B78 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCIS CLOSE, B78 1BL.
311
46
£ 45,200 /yr
46%
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
B78 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BL. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
7 sales · Mean £ 198,992
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B78 1BL has low crime rates — 18 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 Nethersole CofE Academy
The Polesworth School
Birchwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- A & A Premier Stores0.3 km
- Polesworth Convenience Store0.3 km
- Spar Shop0.3 km
- Revive Energy0.6 km
- M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dragon Edge0.6 km
- Polesworth Fish Bar0.3 km
- Wokaway0.3 km
- Spice Delight Ltd0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fosters Yard0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Bulls Head0.5 km
- Polesworth Club0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- The Spread Eagle0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cliffords0.3 km
- The Yard Spice0.6 km
- Little India0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polesworth0.6 km
- Wilnecote4.5 km
- Tamworth5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Goodere Drive0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Elizabeth Avenue0.2 km
- Elizabeth Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B781BL · Data under Open Government Licence