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B79 0JU

Polesworth East

North Warwickshire

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Detailed insights for B79 0JU

Overview

Postcode B79 0JU 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 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 nearest station is Polesworth, about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,727 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Polesworth, Warton & Austrey has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Polesworth, Warton & Austrey is £52,998 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 88 ft away from B79 0JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Polesworth, Warton & Austrey near B79 0JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Polesworth located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B79 0JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Polesworth

N/A

Walking directions to Polesworth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
613
Population density
263.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.49(+155%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.49(-29%)
Other theft
6(+5%)
Public order
5.5(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.5(-25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
593
96.9%
Other White
8
1.31%
Indian
3
0.49%
African
3
0.49%
Irish
2
0.33%
Total population: 612

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
33.82%
Level 3 (A level)
98
20.33%
No qualifications
86
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 482

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
137
57.81%
Owns outright
77
32.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
3.8%
Shared ownership
5
2.11%
Other social rented
4
1.69%
Total households: 237

Property prices in Polesworth East

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £315K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Polesworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,950 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Polesworth East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£350,000£358
Semi-Detached23£248,000£289
Terraced3£215,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Polesworth East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Polesworth East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£315,000£247,500£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Polesworth East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Polesworth East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£271£261
2026£414£289£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Polesworth East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Polesworth East in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the B79 0JU postcode area, located within Polesworth, Warton & Austrey, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B79 0JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryThe Nethersole CofE AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.9 miPrimaryWarton Nethersole's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 B79 0JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Parsons

Polesworth East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Neil Henry Chapman

Polesworth East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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
WardPolesworth EastE05007471
ParishPolesworthE04009654
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Polesworth, Warton & AustreyE02006468
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Warwickshire 001CE01031037
Police ForceWarwickshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about B79 0JU

Is B79 0JU (Polesworth, Warton & Austrey) safe?

The area around B79 0JU 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.

What is the average house price near B79 0JU?

The median sale price around B79 0JU in Polesworth, Warton & Austrey is £270,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B79 0JU?

There are 2 schools close to B79 0JU, including The Nethersole CofE Academy (Requires improvement) and Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B79 0JU?

The closest station to B79 0JU is Polesworth, about 1,563 m away.

How deprived is the area around B79 0JU?

B79 0JU 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).

Who represents B79 0JU (Polesworth, Warton & Austrey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Warwickshire and Bedworth covering B79 0JU 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).