Postcode B78 1JU is located in a rural town, within the Polesworth West ward of North Warwickshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Polesworth, Warton & Austrey area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 1 miles away. There are 3 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 a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from B78 1JU.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey near B78 1JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Polesworth located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Polesworth | N/A | Walking directions to Polesworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £345,000 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £246,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 13 | £200,000 | £258 |
| 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 | £375,000 | £225,000 | £217,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £241,000 | £182,500 |
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 | £268 |
| 2026 | £335 | £286 | £258 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 17, Chetwynd Avenue, Tamworth, B78 1JU | Terraced | Freehold | £226,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 95, Chaytor Road, Tamworth, B78 1JS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £256,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 79, Chaytor Road, Tamworth, B78 1JS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £242,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 84, Chaytor Road, Tamworth, B78 1JS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 99, Chaytor Road, Tamworth, B78 1JS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the B78 1JU postcode area, located within Polesworth, Warton & Austrey, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B78 1JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bardonstore | Bardon View Road, North Warwickshire, B78 1QL | Walking directions to Bardonstore |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Bridge Street, North Warwickshire, B78 1DR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Bridge Street, North Warwickshire, B78 1DR | Walking directions to Premier |
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 1JU, 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 1JU records about 46 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.
The median sale price around B78 1JU in Polesworth, Warton & Austrey is £250,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to B78 1JU, including The Polesworth School (Good), Birchwood Primary School (Outstanding) and Dordon Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B78 1JU is Polesworth, about 1,589 m away.
B78 1JU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,102 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 1JU 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).