Postcode B78 1LU 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 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 median sale price in Polesworth East is £250,000 (around £293 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £223,750 and £303,750. The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs), about 2.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 England, 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 27.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B78 1LU.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey near B78 1LU 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Green Park |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £293 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 | 27 | £245,781 | £286 |
| 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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 36, Laurel Avenue, Tamworth, B78 1LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 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 1LU postcode area, located within Polesworth, Warton & Austrey, there are 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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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| 0.4 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Dordon Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
Dordon Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Feb 2024
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B78 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bardonstore | Bardon View Road, North Warwickshire, B78 1QL | Walking directions to Bardonstore |
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 1LU, 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 1LU 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around B78 1LU in Polesworth East is £250,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to B78 1LU, including The Polesworth School (Good), Birchwood Primary School (Outstanding) and Dordon Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B78 1LU 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 1LU 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).