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B78 1QQ

Whitehouse Road

Dordon

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Overview

Postcode B78 1QQ is located in a rural town, within the Dordon ward of North Warwickshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dordon, Hurley & Wood End area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dordon, Hurley & Wood End is £44,560 per year. The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs), about 2.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Dordon, Hurley & Wood End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,178 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Dordon, Hurley & Wood End has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dordon, Hurley & Wood End is £44,560 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from B78 1QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dordon, Hurley & Wood End near B78 1QQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs) located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
4,116.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.48(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.96(+85%)
Shoplifting
5.15(-41%)
Public order
4.51(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.22(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
94.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.61%
African
4
1.29%
Other White
3
0.96%
Indian
2
0.64%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
23.55%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
19.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.22%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
42.24%
Owns with a mortgage
44
37.93%
Social rents from council
11
9.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.76%
Other social rented
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Dordon

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £246K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Dordon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dordon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£421,300£316
Semi-Detached18£221,250£273
Terraced13£175,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dordon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dordon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£115,000£118,000
2017£280,000£157,000£127,000
2018£325,000£179,000£127,500
2019£245,000£177,500£150,000
2020£388,000£158,750£143,000
2021£267,500£173,000£164,000
2022£325,000£209,000£191,000
2023£305,500£220,000£179,500
2024£278,000£210,000£189,995
2025£347,500£226,000£171,250
2026£590,000£225,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dordon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dordon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£141£157
2017£232£180£151
2018£223£213£144
2019£242£205£157
2020£242£144£179
2021£240£187£183
2022£290£215£222
2023£312£244£192
2024£261£264£194
2025£327£268£211
2026£275£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dordon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dordon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 2026158, St Leonards View, Tamworth, B78 1QPDetachedFreehold£290,000
26 Aug 2025164, St Leonards View, Tamworth, B78 1QPTerracedFreehold£220,000
26 Aug 2025164, St Leonards View, Tamworth, B78 1QPTerracedFreehold£220,000
31 Oct 202548, Birchwood Avenue, Tamworth, B78 1QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
31 Oct 202548, Birchwood Avenue, Tamworth, B78 1QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000

Schools

In the B78 1QQ postcode area, located within Dordon, Hurley & Wood End, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B78 1QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBirchwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryThe Polesworth SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDordon Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B78 1QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B78 1QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBardonstoreBardon View Road, North Warwickshire, B78 1QLWalking directions to Bardonstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Warwickshire district.

Band A£1,688
Band B£1,969
Band C£2,251
Band D£2,532
Band E£3,095
Band F£3,657
Band G£4,220
Band H£5,064

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B78 1QQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Byron John Lewis Melia

Dordon - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Davina Mary Ridley

Dordon - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Taylor

North Warwickshire and Bedworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictNorth WarwickshireE07000218
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth Warwickshire and BedworthE14001400
WardDordonE05007465
ParishDordonE04009639
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dordon, Hurley & Wood EndE02006469
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Warwickshire 002CE01031026
Police ForceWarwickshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B78 1QQ

Is B78 1QQ (Dordon, Hurley & Wood End) safe?

The area around B78 1QQ records about 50 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B78 1QQ?

The median sale price around B78 1QQ in Dordon, Hurley & Wood End is £215,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B78 1QQ?

There are 4 schools close to B78 1QQ, including Birchwood Primary School (Outstanding), The Polesworth School (Good) and Dordon Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B78 1QQ?

B78 1QQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,178 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B78 1QQ (Dordon, Hurley & Wood End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Warwickshire and Bedworth covering B78 1QQ is Rachel Taylor (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Byron John Lewis Melia (Independent) and Davina Mary Ridley (Independent).