Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

STATION ROAD, B78 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, B78 1BQ.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

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.

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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B78 1BQ — age 47, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 116.5% year-on-year.

home £340,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B78 1BQ 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B78, B78 1BQ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 116.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00158233 (shared with 5 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 1BQ. 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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 368,000

2 sales · Mean £ 368,000

Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

7 sales · Mean £ 335,857

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

B78 1BQ has low crime rates — 23 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.

Anti-social behaviour22
Violence and sexual offences21
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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The Nethersole CofE Academy

Inadequate268 pupils0.4 km
S

The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Polesworth Club0.3 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.3 km
  • The Bulls Head0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Little India0.7 km
  • Cliffords0.5 km
  • The Yard Spice0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fosters Yard0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth0.3 km
  • Wilnecote4.7 km
  • Tamworth5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ankerside0.1 km
  • Ankerside0.1 km
  • Orchard Close0.2 km
  • Goodere Drive0.2 km
  • Elizabeth Avenue0.2 km