Town Pop. 2,265

Living in Polesworth: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Polesworth scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 51/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the B78 postcode district, Polesworth ranks 2nd. Against the wider B78 district average of 45/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the B78 district's 45/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: B78 postcode district.

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Polesworth scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 86 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 84 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coronation Avenue 23 crimes
  2. 2 B5000 23 crimes
  3. 3 Waterside 21 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 8.243 · PM2.5 6.806 · PM10 11.172 µg/m³
71
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • The Polesworth SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Nethersole CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital8.9 mi
University Hospital Coventry15.2 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire15.2 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryPolesworth and Dordon Group Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,635 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)58.1%
available across North Warwickshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired23.9%Student3.7%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.7%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary34.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.1%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax North Warwickshire · 2026-27
A £1,688
B £1,969
C £2,251
D £2,532
E £3,095
F £3,657
G £4,220
H £5,064
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
45
Polesworth 0.3 mi
Wilnecote 3.1 mi
Tamworth 3.4 mi
J10 M42 1.6 mi
J10 M42 2.3 mi
J11 M42 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Polesworth in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Warton (North Warwickshire) 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Polesworth and Dordon 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Warwickshire) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tamworth 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Baddesley Ensor 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Austrey 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wood End (North Warwickshire) 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Piccadilly 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Baxterley 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sheepy Magna 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Atherstone 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Fazeley 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Polesworth a nice place to live?

Polesworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Polesworth is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Polesworth?

Polesworth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 245 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Polesworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Polesworth is The Polesworth School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Polesworth in total.

Polesworth in context

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Postcode districts in Polesworth

B78 45 ⇄
B79 53 ⇄

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