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B78 1TG

New Street

Dordon

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Detailed insights for B78 1TG

Overview

Postcode B78 1TG 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 2.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Dordon, Hurley & Wood End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Dordon, Hurley & Wood End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.9%

Approximately 13.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from B78 1TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Dordon, Hurley & Wood End near B78 1TG 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
7,708.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.71(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.47(+118%)
Vehicle crime
17.45(+168%)
Shoplifting
14.44(+66%)
Other theft
13.24(+133%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
85.14%
Other White
26
8.78%
Chinese
3
1.01%
Indian
3
1.01%
Roma
3
1.01%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.46%
No qualifications
51
20.65%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.38%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
31.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
27.01%
Owns outright
34
24.82%
Other social rented
18
13.14%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Dordon

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £246K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £258 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
Detached5£375,000£322
Semi-Detached18£221,250£270
Terraced12£177,500£215

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£320,000£227,250£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£331£269£211
2026£275£215
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 1TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 1TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jan 202611A, New Street, Tamworth, B78 1TGTerracedFreehold£155,000
30 May 202583, New Street, Tamworth, B78 1TGTerracedFreehold£190,000
28 Mar 202579, New Street, Tamworth, B78 1TGTerracedFreehold£185,000
07 Mar 202517, New Street, Tamworth, B78 1TGTerracedFreehold£170,000
01 Aug 202537, Browns Lane, Tamworth, B78 1TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£288,000

Schools

In the B78 1TG postcode area, located within Dordon, Hurley & Wood End, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B78 1TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDordon Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBirchwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.8 miSecondaryThe Polesworth SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B78 1TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B78 1TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparBrown's Lane, North Warwickshire, B78 1TRWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAsda ExpressWatling Street, Tamworth, B78 1SSWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Warwickshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,621
Band B£1,891
Band C£2,162
Band D£2,432
Band E£2,972
Band F£3,513
Band G£4,053
Band H£4,864

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 1TG, 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 002BE01031025
Police ForceWarwickshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B78 1TG

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

The area around B78 1TG records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1TG?

The median sale price around B78 1TG in Dordon, Hurley & Wood End is £215,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B78 1TG?

There are 3 schools close to B78 1TG, including Dordon Primary School (Good), Birchwood Primary School (Outstanding) and The Polesworth School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B78 1TG?

B78 1TG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,355 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for North Warwickshire and Bedworth covering B78 1TG 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.