Postcode B78 1BX is located in a rural town, within the Polesworth East area of North Warwickshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Polesworth, Warton & Austrey area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 East is £250,000 (around £292 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £227,500 and £307,500. The nearest station is Polesworth, about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Pooley Country Park.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,528 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 170 ft away from B78 1BX.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey near B78 1BX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Polesworth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Polesworth | N/A | Walking directions to Polesworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pooley Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pooley Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Polesworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,250 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £350,000 | £358 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £246,891 | £283 |
| Terraced | 2 | £196,500 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,495 | £165,000 | £176,125 |
| 2017 | £274,995 | £195,750 | £169,000 |
| 2018 | £292,495 | £190,000 | £157,000 |
| 2019 | £304,950 | £190,000 | £168,750 |
| 2020 | £332,475 | £178,500 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £381,225 | £257,500 | £206,500 |
| 2023 | £363,750 | £267,500 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | £376,500 | £242,000 | £259,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £230,000 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £326,750 | £245,781 | £215,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £206 | £203 |
| 2017 | £234 | £228 | £197 |
| 2018 | £245 | £215 | £196 |
| 2019 | £256 | £221 | £194 |
| 2020 | £263 | £220 | £158 |
| 2021 | £263 | £242 | £217 |
| 2022 | £294 | £272 | £242 |
| 2023 | £288 | £267 | £222 |
| 2024 | £278 | £262 | £238 |
| 2025 | £291 | £267 | £261 |
| 2026 | £386 | £286 | £227 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 35, Rowland Avenue, Tamworth, B78 1BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £248,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 10, Windsor Road, Tamworth, B78 1DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,781 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 3, Windsor Road, Tamworth, B78 1DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 14, Windsor Road, Tamworth, B78 1DA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 85, Pooley View, Tamworth, B78 1BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the B78 1BX postcode area, located within Polesworth, Warton & Austrey, there are 1 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | The Nethersole CofE Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
The Nethersole CofE Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B78 1BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | polesworth convenience store | Nethersole Street, North Warwickshire, B78 1EX | Walking directions to polesworth convenience store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Tamworth, B78 1DX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Bridge Street, North Warwickshire, B78 1DR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Bridge Street, North Warwickshire, B78 1DR | 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 1BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Parsons
Polesworth East - Elected 4 May 2023
Neil Henry Chapman
Polesworth East - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Taylor
North Warwickshire and Bedworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B78 1BX records about 29 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. 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 1BX in Polesworth East is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to B78 1BX, including The Nethersole CofE Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B78 1BX is Polesworth, about 189 m away.
B78 1BX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,528 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 1BX is Rachel Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dave Parsons (Labour Party) and Neil Henry Chapman (Labour Party).