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B78 1AL

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Polesworth West

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Detailed insights for B78 1AL

Overview

Postcode B78 1AL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Polesworth West ward 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 nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs), about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,200 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Polesworth, Warton & Austrey is £52,998 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from B78 1AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Polesworth, Warton & Austrey near B78 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs) located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
194.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.76(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.6(+17%)
Vehicle crime
6.3(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-21%)
Public order
4.58(-24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
96.88%
Other White
4
1.25%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.62%
Irish
2
0.62%
African
1
0.31%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
25.68%
Level 3 (A level)
52
20.23%
No qualifications
50
19.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
38.81%
Owns outright
49
36.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.4%
Shared ownership
3
2.24%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.24%
Total households: 134

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.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 20251, Westfields, Tamworth, B78 1ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£156,000
20 Oct 2025194, Green Lane, Tamworth, B78 1ANTerracedFreehold£230,250
14 May 202527, Marsett, Tamworth, B77 4QUDetachedFreehold£435,000
05 Jun 20265, Mayfield, Tamworth, B77 4PNDetachedFreehold£345,000
07 Nov 202542, Middlesmoor, Tamworth, B77 4PLDetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the B78 1AL postcode area, located within Polesworth, Warton & Austrey, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B78 1AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryThree Peaks Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miSecondaryThe Polesworth SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryBirchwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B78 1AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B78 1AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodGreen Lane, North Warwickshire, B77 5PSWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miSparGreen Lane, Tamworth, B77 5PSWalking directions to Spar

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B78 1AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Louise Whapples

Polesworth West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Michael Edward Osborne

Polesworth West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Taylor

North Warwickshire and Bedworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictNorth WarwickshireE07000218
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth Warwickshire and BedworthE14001400
WardPolesworth WestE05007472
ParishPolesworthE04009654
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Polesworth, Warton & AustreyE02006468
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Warwickshire 001FE01031040
Police ForceWarwickshire
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B78 1AL

Is B78 1AL (Polesworth, Warton & Austrey) safe?

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 public order.

What is the average house price near B78 1AL?

The median sale price around B78 1AL in Polesworth, Warton & Austrey is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B78 1AL?

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 from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B78 1AL?

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).

Who represents B78 1AL (Polesworth, Warton & Austrey) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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