Postcode Analysis North Warwickshire, West Midlands

HIGH STREET, B78 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, B78 1DU.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B78 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 49% 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. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.

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

B78 1DU is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.4km from Polesworth in Polesworth and Dordon. Administratively it sits within Polesworth East ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in B78 1DU has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B78 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00158229 (shared with 10 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 1DU. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 267,500

2 sales · Mean £ 267,500

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

B78 1DU has low crime rates — 40 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft11
Public order7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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The Nethersole CofE Academy

Inadequate268 pupils0.3 km
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The Polesworth School

Good1523 pupils1.2 km
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • A & A Premier Stores0.2 km
  • Monument Foodstore0.8 km
  • Polesworth Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Spar Shop0.2 km
  • M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dragon Edge0.5 km
  • Polesworth Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Wokaway0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Spice Delight Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Polesworth Club0.1 km
  • The Red Lion0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.1 km
  • The Bulls Head0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Little India0.5 km
  • Cliffords0.2 km
  • The Yard Spice0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fosters Yard0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polesworth0.7 km
  • Wilnecote4.6 km
  • Tamworth5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Polesworth Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Elizabeth Avenue0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Elizabeth Avenue0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km