Welcome to Polesworth
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Polesworth is a large village and civil parish in the North Warwickshire district of Warwickshire, England. Polesworth is situated close to the northern tip of Warwickshire, adjacent to the border with Staffordshire. It is 3 miles (5 km) east of Tamworth, and is 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Atherstone, the closest towns. The border with Leicestershire is 2.5 miles (4 km) to the east, while Derbyshire is 6 miles (10 km) to the north. The River Anker runs through the village, which joins the River Tame at nearby Tamworth Castle. In the 2021 census the civil parish of Polesworth had a population of 8,727, inclusive of the contiguous sub-villages (often regarded as suburbs) of Birchmoor, St Helena, and Hall End directly to the south, and Warton to the East. The built-up area of Polesworth which includes the adjoining village of Dordon to the south (a separate parish) had a population of 9,913 in 2021.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,662 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
8,723 (2021) |
Density |
525 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.8 |
Ward |
Newton Regis and Warton |
District |
North Warwickshire |
Postcodes |
B78, B79, CV9 |
ONS ID |
E04009654 |
Council
Contact details for Polesworth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Polesworth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Polesworth Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Polesworth Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Polesworth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Polesworth Parish.
Local News
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Teenage market to set up stall in three Warwickshire towns
Published: 5th Apr 2024
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Family-run Polesworth fish and chip shop celebrates 40 years in business with half-price chips
Published: 5th Apr 2024