Postcode B78 1PU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Polesworth, Warton & Austrey is £52,998 per year. The nearest station is Polesworth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Abbey Green Park.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,560 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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 rail, approximately 176 ft away from B78 1PU.
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey near B78 1PU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Polesworth | N/A | Walking directions to Polesworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Polesworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,950 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £350,000 | £3,706 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £245,000 | £3,026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £225,000 | £2,813 |
10 year median price trend in Polesworth East
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1PU.
In the B78 1PU postcode area, located within Polesworth, Warton & Austrey, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B78 1PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B78 1PU, 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 1PU 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 1PU in Polesworth, Warton & Austrey is £269,000 (about £3,165 per square metre) based on 39 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to B78 1PU, 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 1PU is Polesworth, about 1,371 m away.
B78 1PU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,560 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.