Postcode B78 1AL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Polesworth West area of North Warwickshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Polesworth, Warton & Austrey area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Polesworth, Warton & Austrey is £52,998 per year. The median sale price in Polesworth West is £242,000 (around £299 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs), about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,200 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Polesworth, Warton & Austrey is £52,998 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from B78 1AL.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey near B78 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs) located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Polesworth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £570,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £345,000 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £250,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 13 | £195,000 | £274 |
| Flats | 3 | £115,000 | £313 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £369,375 | £225,000 | £214,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £255,500 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £274 |
| 2026 | £329 | £304 | £292 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 1, Westfields, Tamworth, B78 1AL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £156,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 194, Green Lane, Tamworth, B78 1AN | Terraced | Freehold | £230,250 | |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 30, Marsett, Tamworth, B77 4QU | Detached | Freehold | £412,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 27, Marsett, Tamworth, B77 4QU | Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 5, Mayfield, Tamworth, B77 4PN | Detached | Freehold | £345,000 |
In the B78 1AL postcode area, located within Polesworth, Warton & Austrey, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Three Peaks Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2017. | |
Three Peaks Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Sept 2017
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| 0.7 mi | Secondary | The Polesworth School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Feb 2023. | |
The Polesworth School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Feb 2023
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| 0.8 mi | Primary | Birchwood Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Apr 2025. | |
Birchwood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Apr 2025
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B78 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Green Lane, North Warwickshire, B77 5PS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Green Lane, Tamworth, B77 5PS | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for North Warwickshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B78 1AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emma Louise Whapples
Polesworth West - Elected 4 May 2023
Michael Edward Osborne
Polesworth West - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Taylor
North Warwickshire and Bedworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B78 1AL records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B78 1AL in Polesworth West is £242,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to B78 1AL, including Three Peaks Primary Academy (Good), The Polesworth School (Good) and Birchwood Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B78 1AL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,200 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Warwickshire and Bedworth covering B78 1AL is Rachel Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Louise Whapples (Labour Party) and Michael Edward Osborne (Labour Party).