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About

Polesworth West ward covers the western portion of the larger village of Polesworth in North Warwickshire. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from post-war estates to more modern builds. It is bordered by the River Anker to the west and contains local amenities including primary schools and community facilities. The ward functions largely as a commuter settlement, with many residents travelling to larger employment centres in Tamworth and Birmingham.

The historical core of Polesworth, including the Abbey and much of the High Street, lies just outside the ward's eastern boundary. However, the area retains a connection to this heritage. A notable feature is the presence of Pooley Country Park, a reclaimed colliery site now offering walking trails and a heritage centre focused on the region's mining past. The ward's landscape is a mix of suburban streets and open green spaces leading towards the river.

Area overview

On average Polesworth West has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Polesworth West is £52,998 per year. There are 1 schools in Polesworth West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Polesworth West is home to around 3,295 people, with a population density of about 1,064.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Polesworth West Population
3,295
Population density
1,064.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.67(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.71(-10%)
Public order
4.86(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4.86(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.25(-42%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,139
95.12%
Other White
66
2%
Irish
23
0.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.3%
Total population: 3,300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
702
25.49%
No qualifications
568
20.62%
Level 3 (A level)
540
19.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
379
13.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
313
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 2,754

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
591
42.09%
Owns with a mortgage
520
37.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
184
13.11%
Social rents from council
48
3.42%
Other social rented
27
1.92%
Total households: 1,404

Property prices in Polesworth West

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£207K – £303K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Polesworth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Polesworth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£345,000£308
Semi-Detached28£246,000£279
Terraced13£200,000£258
Flats3£115,000£313

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Polesworth West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Polesworth West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500£163,000£139,975
2017£260,000£171,000£135,000
2018£282,500£177,500£144,000
2019£263,000£181,000£150,000
2020£254,975£185,000£150,000
2021£267,500£225,000£179,975
2022£307,000£240,000£175,250
2023£318,500£235,000£178,000
2024£345,000£210,000£193,750
2025£375,000£225,000£217,000
2026£345,000£241,000£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Polesworth West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Polesworth West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£216£176
2017£232£201£213
2018£249£223£216
2019£235£220£221
2020£261£239£214
2021£276£239£253
2022£312£268£288
2023£320£263£288
2024£304£322£294
2025£307£272£268
2026£335£286£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Polesworth West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Polesworth West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Warwickshire district.

Band A£1,688
Band B£1,969
Band C£2,251
Band D£2,532
Band E£3,095
Band F£3,657
Band G£4,220
Band H£5,064

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Polesworth West ward.

Local councillors

Emma Louise Whapples

Polesworth West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Michael Edward Osborne

Polesworth West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Polesworth West

Is Polesworth West safe?

Polesworth West records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Polesworth West?

The median sale price in Polesworth West is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Polesworth West?

Polesworth West has 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Polesworth West?

Polesworth West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Polesworth West sits around rank 21,469 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Polesworth West?

The average household income in Polesworth West is around £52,998 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Polesworth West?

Polesworth West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Emma Louise Whapples (Labour Party) and Michael Edward Osborne (Labour Party).