Postcode report
B78 1EW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in North Warwickshire
About B78 1EW: area rating, property, schools and local change
B78 1EW is a postcode in Polesworth West, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B78 1EW, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B78 1EW are jobs and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B78 1EW is based on North Warwickshire 002 Census 2021. It covers 8,767 residents, 262 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near B78 1EW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B78 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £243k from 84 rolling sales, up 1.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B78 1EW can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B78 1EW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B78 1EW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B78 1EW
Is B78 1EW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 33% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B78 1EW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B78 1EW?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for B78 1EW?
LocaleIQ matched B78 1EW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B78 1EW?
The latest median sold price is £243k based on 84 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B78 1EW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.