Property market | £242,764 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Birmingham (13.6 miles) | |
Broadband | 64.6mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 96.1% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.9% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 403 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 262 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North Warwickshire level) | |
Community | Median age is 45.6 | Population of 8,423 | Happiness is Below Average for Warwickshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (North Warwickshire) | |
Commute (approx) | - Birmingham New Street (51 mins) - Euston (80 mins) | |
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£242,764 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Birmingham (13.6 miles) | |
64.6mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 45.6 | 8,423 | Happiness is Below Average for Warwickshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 403 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 262 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North Warwickshire level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (North Warwickshire) | |
- Birmingham New Street (51 mins) - Euston (80 mins) | |
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Polesworth has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Polesworth has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £397,550, which is down -0.8% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £242,764 (down -3.4% on last year) , a terraced house £193,442 (down -4.5% on last year) and a flat £141,009. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £663 per month. Property prices in Polesworth are slightly lower than the average property prices across Warwickshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Polesworth, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Warwickshire region.
Property data is based on North Warwickshire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Polesworth, or click here to browse the longer list of Polesworth property transactions from 2023.
Polesworth has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Birchwood Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2017. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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The Polesworth School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Birchwood Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2017 |
Dordon Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
The Nethersole CofE Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Newton Regis CofE Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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The Polesworth School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/12/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Tamworth | |
Birchwood Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/11/2014) | 41 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Tamworth |
Dordon Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (6/25/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Tamworth | |
Newton Regis CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/18/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Tamworth | |
Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/11/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Tamworth | |
The Nethersole CofE Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (12/1/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Tamworth |
School | Type |
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The Polesworth School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/12/2015) |
Birchwood Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/11/2014) 41 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Dordon Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/25/2014) |
Newton Regis CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/18/2015) |
Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/11/2015) |
The Nethersole CofE Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (12/1/2021) |
Station | Distance from Polesworth | Commute options |
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Atherstone A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -11% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 51 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 80 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 95 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 152 mins - Southern) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 161 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 175 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Coleshill Parkway A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -10% from the previous year. | 10 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (15 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 108 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 126 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 129 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 139 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 150 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cambridge (159 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 162 mins - Hull Trains) View details |
Nuneaton A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 11 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (32 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (81 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1010 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (79 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 111 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 123 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 131 mins - Chiltern Railways - £1010 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 134 mins - Southern - £1010 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (143 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 141 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 147 mins - Hull Trains - £1010 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 154 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 165 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 177 mins - Thameslink - £1010 monthly fare) View details |
Bermuda Park A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +5% from the previous year. | 13 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 50 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 83 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 94 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 108 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 128 mins - Chiltern Railways) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 160 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Bedworth A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 14 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 49 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 87 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 105 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 125 mins - Chiltern Railways) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 164 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (North Warwickshire) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of North Warwickshire residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 96.1% | 81.7% |
Mixed | 1.7% | 2.9% |
Asian | 1.3% | 9.3% |
Black | 0.6% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.3% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the North Warwickshire consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 12.4% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 10.1% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 9.5% | 403 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 18.4% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 7.2% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 13.1% | |
Routine occupations | 16.4% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 8.0% | 262 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.8% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Warwickshire is average (66mbps). Polesworth is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 64.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the North Warwickshire level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 64.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 97.2% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.2% |
Crime stats were found at the North Warwickshire level:
Type | North Warwickshire | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 70 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 6 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 25 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Polesworth.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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West Midlands | River Tame | Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley |
West Midlands | River Anker, River Sence | Low-lying land and roads between Nuneaton and Tamworth on the River Anker and between Temple Mill and Ratcliffe Culey on the River Sence |
West Midlands | River Anker | River Anker at Polesworth including Bridge Street, Market Street, Grendon Road, Tamworth Road, Rowland Avenue and Pooley View |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Polesworth, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £242,764 Detached: £397,550 | 70 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 9.5% residents in higher managerial positions 8.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Rowington, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Kenilworth, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 7Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 18Secondary: 5 | 20.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Bishop's Tachbrook, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 20.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Lillington, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 13Secondary: 3 | 20.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Leek Wootton, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 | N/A |
Barford, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 20.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Warwick, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 12Secondary: 5 | 20.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Bubbenhall, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Stoneleigh, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Radway, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £352,131 Detached: £592,813 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Claverdon, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £352,131 Detached: £592,813 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Ilmington, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £352,131 Detached: £592,813 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Ratley, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £352,131 Detached: £592,813 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £352,131 Detached: £592,813 | 71 | Primary: 8Secondary: 4 | 18.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Polesworth, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £242,764 Detached: £397,550 | 70 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
Rowington, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: |
Kenilworth, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 7Secondary: |
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 18Secondary: 5 |
Bishop's Tachbrook, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Lillington, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 13Secondary: 3 |
Leek Wootton, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 |
Barford, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Warwick, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 12Secondary: 5 |
Bubbenhall, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: |
Stoneleigh, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £400,840 Detached: £684,707 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Radway, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £352,131 Detached: £592,813 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: |
Claverdon, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £352,131 Detached: £592,813 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Ilmington, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £352,131 Detached: £592,813 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Ratley, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £352,131 Detached: £592,813 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £352,131 Detached: £592,813 | 71 | Primary: 8Secondary: 4 |
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