Postcode B78 1DR is located in a rural town, within the Polesworth East ward of North Warwickshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Polesworth, Warton & Austrey area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 Polesworth, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Green Park.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,727 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from B78 1DR.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey near B78 1DR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Polesworth | N/A | Walking directions to Polesworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Abbey Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Green Park |
| 0.1 mi | Abbey Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Polesworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,950 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £350,000 | £358 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £248,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 3 | £215,000 | £236 |
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 | £315,000 | £247,500 | £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 | £271 | £261 |
| 2026 | £414 | £289 | £227 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1DR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 10, Rickyard Close, Tamworth, B78 1DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 28, Rickyard Close, Tamworth, B78 1DE | Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 27, Rickyard Close, Tamworth, B78 1DE | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 15, Rickyard Close, Tamworth, B78 1DE | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 16, Rickyard Close, Tamworth, B78 1DE | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 |
In the B78 1DR postcode area, located within Polesworth, Warton & Austrey, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B78 1DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | Bridge Street, North Warwickshire, B78 1DR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0 mi | Spar | Bridge Street, North Warwickshire, B78 1DR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Tamworth, B78 1DX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | polesworth convenience store | Nethersole Street, North Warwickshire, B78 1EX | Walking directions to polesworth convenience store |
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 1DR, 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 1DR records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around B78 1DR in Polesworth, Warton & Austrey is £270,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to B78 1DR, including The Nethersole CofE Academy (Requires improvement), The Polesworth School (Good) and Birchwood Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B78 1DR is Polesworth, about 816 m away.
B78 1DR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,727 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 1DR 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).