B78 1QU
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Property report — B78 1QU
Open-data due diligence for B78 1QU and the area around it.
B78 1QU in brief: 104 recorded sales (£23,725–£400,000) · no modelled flood risk · 6 schools nearby.
What scope is each figure? Sold sales, broadband and flood risk are for B78 1QU itself. Where open data isn't published that finely (population, crime, schools), we show the B78 1 sector — each figure below is tagged with its scope.
Avg sold price
£293,153
Population
14,241
Crimes recorded
43
Schools
4
Flood risk
None modelled
Gigabit broadband
77%
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in B78 1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (50 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Sold prices on this postcode
| Date | Price | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | £197,000 | 48 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2024-11-29 | £400,000 | 62 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Detached |
| 2024-09-09 | £320,000 | 50 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Detached |
| 2024-05-10 | £200,000 | 38 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2023-12-07 | £220,000 | 18 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2022-12-02 | £290,000 | 52 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Detached |
| 2022-11-11 | £215,000 | 40 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2022-04-26 | £240,000 | 56 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2021-06-30 | £191,000 | 24A BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2021-01-18 | £181,000 | 2 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2019-11-07 | £165,000 | 46 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2019-08-02 | £165,000 | 22 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2018-08-24 | £163,000 | 64 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2018-03-19 | £325,000 | 62 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Detached |
| 2016-04-28 | £200,000 | 52 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Detached |
| 2016-01-29 | £138,000 | 68 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2015-06-05 | £130,000 | 70 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2014-12-05 | £127,500 | 74 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2014-05-16 | £153,000 | 66 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2014-05-08 | £118,000 | 78 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2013-08-23 | £116,500 | 22 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2013-08-02 | £120,000 | 42 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2013-07-31 | £123,000 | 46 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2013-02-22 | £63,500 | 22A BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2013-01-04 | £115,000 | 70 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2012-08-09 | £110,000 | 24A BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2012-04-05 | £115,000 | 54 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2011-04-15 | £125,000 | 46 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2011-02-25 | £124,950 | 72 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2011-01-06 | £120,000 | 8 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2010-04-30 | £147,000 | 4 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2010-04-30 | £117,500 | 22 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2007-07-13 | £124,995 | 68 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2007-07-06 | £126,000 | 74 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2007-05-25 | £123,000 | 44 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2006-10-16 | £59,975 | 10 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2006-08-18 | £143,000 | 2 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2006-05-05 | £117,500 | 64 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2005-08-12 | £116,950 | 68 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2005-06-06 | £118,000 | 38 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2004-10-22 | £119,000 | 42 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2004-05-07 | £113,000 | 46 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2004-01-30 | £48,000 | 12A BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2003-11-19 | £46,250 | 12 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2003-07-11 | £99,000 | 38 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2003-05-09 | £95,000 | 66 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2003-02-28 | £93,000 | 56 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2003-02-28 | £85,950 | 68 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2003-02-17 | £50,500 | 18A BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2002-11-15 | £35,000 | 22 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2002-10-25 | £36,500 | 12A BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2002-08-28 | £77,950 | 58 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2002-08-23 | £76,950 | 78 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2002-04-26 | £73,500 | 40 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2002-03-28 | £68,950 | 70 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2001-12-07 | £33,500 | 20A BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2001-11-23 | £66,000 | 78 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2001-09-28 | £77,950 | 18 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2001-08-31 | £67,000 | 72 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2001-06-01 | £64,250 | 64 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2001-04-27 | £67,500 | 46 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2001-04-20 | £62,000 | 42 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2000-11-30 | £29,000 | 16 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2000-11-24 | £31,000 | 14A BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2000-07-21 | £31,750 | 18A BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2000-07-21 | £59,950 | 60 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2000-04-28 | £30,000 | 14 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2000-03-31 | £28,750 | 10 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 2000-02-25 | £53,000 | 70 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 2000-01-28 | £73,000 | 50 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Detached |
| 1999-12-23 | £53,500 | 38 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1999-12-10 | £76,700 | 62 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Detached |
| 1999-09-24 | £51,000 | 40 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1999-08-18 | £53,950 | 58 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1999-07-02 | £27,000 | 10 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 1999-06-25 | £53,000 | 44 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1999-05-14 | £51,000 | 46 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1998-12-04 | £51,500 | 42 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1998-05-19 | £49,500 | 56 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1997-12-12 | £52,000 | 60 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1997-06-06 | £24,125 | 16 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1997-05-29 | £24,475 | 18 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1997-05-22 | £23,725 | 14A BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 1996-08-16 | £48,500 | 42 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1996-07-31 | £60,000 | 50 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Detached |
| 1996-05-31 | £44,950 | 66 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1996-05-24 | £48,500 | 46 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1996-05-14 | £48,500 | 38 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1996-05-03 | £48,500 | 48 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1996-04-30 | £60,000 | 62 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Detached |
| 1996-03-08 | £48,500 | 40 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1996-03-08 | £47,950 | 68 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1996-02-16 | £48,500 | 44 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1995-12-21 | £48,950 | 64 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1995-12-15 | £48,950 | 70 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1995-12-15 | £47,950 | 78 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 1995-12-15 | £47,950 | 74 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1995-12-14 | £47,950 | 56 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1995-12-12 | £45,500 | 76 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1995-12-01 | £48,950 | 58 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1995-11-17 | £47,400 | 72 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Terraced |
| 1995-10-26 | £47,300 | 54 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
| 1995-10-02 | £62,950 | 52 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Detached |
| 1995-05-26 | £47,950 | 60 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | Semi-detached |
104 recorded sales on B78 1QU. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid (© Crown copyright). Shown for this postcode only.
Nearest schools
| School | Distance | Phase | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Primary School | 0.2 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| The Polesworth School | 0.2 mi | Secondary | Good (2023) |
| Dordon Primary School | 0.3 mi | Primary | Good (2024) |
| The Nethersole CofE Academy | 1.1 mi | Primary | Requires improvement (2023) |
| Three Peaks Primary Academy | 1.4 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Stoneydelph Primary School | 1.6 mi | Primary | Good (2023) |
Straight-line distance from the postcode. Ofsted = latest overall effectiveness (newer inspections may be ungraded). Sources: Get Information about Schools (DfE) · Ofsted.
What's nearby
Nearest GP surgeries: DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE (0.3 mi) · DR KHARE'S SURGERY (1.5 mi) · HEATHVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE (2.1 mi)
Nearest hospitals: SIR ROBERT PEEL HOSPITAL (4.5 mi) · SIR ROBERT PEEL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (4.5 mi) · SIR ROBERT PEEL (SRP) COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ELECTIVE SURGICAL HUB (4.5 mi)
Nearest listed buildings: HALL END HALL (Grade II) (0.6 mi) · FOSTERS YARD (Grade II) (0.6 mi) · ANKER BRIDGE (Grade II) (0.7 mi)
Nearest pharmacies: DORDON PHARMACY (0.3 mi) · POLESWORTH PHARMACY (0.8 mi) · STONYDELPH PHARMACY (1.5 mi)
Nearest stations: Polesworth (1.3 mi) · Wilnecote (Staffs) (2.5 mi) · Atherstone (3.4 mi)
Nearest supermarkets: Co-op Food (0.9 mi) · Spar (1.4 mi) · The Co-operative Wood End (2.0 mi)
Straight-line distance from the postcode. Source: NaPTAN (DfT).
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 5,797
Owned 72% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B78 1.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B78 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 60/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Flood risk
No modelled flood risk is recorded for B78 1QU in the Environment Agency dataset. This is reassuring but not a guarantee — Check the exact address on the official Environment Agency map →
Source: Environment Agency Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (the official dataset name). Indicative catchment data, not an official property flood search.
How granular is this?
| Measure | DistrictB78 | SectorB78 1 | PostcodeB78 1QU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average sold price | £382,730 | £293,153 | £96,113 |
| Population | 41,159 | 14,241 | — |
| Deprivation decile (1 = most deprived) | 6/10 | 6/10 | — |
| Crimes recorded | 98 | 43 | — |
| Schools | 11 | 4 | — |
| Flood risk | High | Medium | Low |
| Gigabit broadband | 64% | 77% | 94% |
| Superfast broadband | 92% | 95% | 100% |
— = no separate figure is published at that level. Most open data is published down to the sector (B78 1); the postcode column is built from the layers that go finer (sold transactions, Ofcom broadband). Sources: HM Land Registry · Police.uk · Ofsted/GIAS · ONS & IoD2025 · Environment Agency · Ofcom.
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Report generated 1 July 2026. Open data is refreshed periodically; HM Land Registry Price Paid typically lags by around two months, so the most recent sales may not appear yet.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026
Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026
Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026
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