Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

B78 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B78 1DF.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B78 1DF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in B78 1DF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B78 1DF is a sought-after residential area located 0.0km from Polesworth in Polesworth and Dordon. Administratively it sits within Polesworth West ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B78 1DF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00158241 (shared with 11 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 1DF. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

B78 1DF has low crime rates — 27 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour31
Other theft13
Burglary5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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The Nethersole CofE Academy

Inadequate268 pupils0.6 km
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The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils0.8 km
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils1.1 km
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Dordon Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • A & A Premier Stores0.2 km
  • Bardon Stores0.9 km
  • Monument Foodstore0.6 km
  • Polesworth Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Spar Shop0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dragon Edge0.1 km
  • Polesworth Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Wokaway0.3 km
  • Spice Delight Ltd0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.0 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fosters Yard0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Bulls Head0.2 km
  • Polesworth Club0.5 km
  • The Red Lion0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.4 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cliffords0.3 km
  • The Yard Spice0.1 km
  • Little India0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth1.1 km
  • Wilnecote4.3 km
  • Tamworth5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Waterside0.1 km
  • Gulf Garage0.1 km
  • Bridge0.1 km