Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

CV1 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1AQ.

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Population

841

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Avg Age

20

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

5%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CV1 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

70% of homes in CV1 1AQ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CV1 1AQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Drapers Field in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CV1 1AQ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 20) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.

Safety: Crime rates are high (332 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00185090 (shared with 1453 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV1 1AQ. The average age is 19.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.9%
Asian / British Asian24.0%
Black / African / Caribbean28.4%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

5%Active
FT: 4%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CV1 1AQ are high at 332 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences788
Shoplifting432
Anti-social behaviour188
Public order187
Other theft185

school Local Schools

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St Osburg's Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Barr's Hill School and Community College

Good847 pupils0.5 km
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Sidney Stringer Academy

Outstanding1450 pupils0.7 km
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Eden Girls' School Coventry

Outstanding598 pupils0.7 km
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Spon Gate Primary School

Good276 pupils0.8 km
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Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Outstanding417 pupils0.8 km
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Hillfields Nursery School

Outstanding152 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School

Good335 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

201 nearby
  • Noodle King0.2 km
  • Admiral Casino0.3 km
  • Basement Browns0.5 km
  • Bistrot Pierre0.4 km
  • Chi Bar0.5 km
  • + 196 more
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Retailers - Other

114 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Nisa0.2 km
  • OXFAM0.5 km
  • S A Newsagents0.7 km
  • + 109 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Merrick Lodge0.4 km
  • Ashleigh House1.0 km
  • Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Britannia Coventry Hotel0.4 km
  • The Telegraph Hotel0.1 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Al Bader Restaurant0.5 km
  • Philip Larkin0.1 km
  • The Yard0.5 km
  • Rileys Snooker Hall0.8 km
  • Ballentines at The Quadrant Club0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Falafel Corner0.4 km
  • St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.2 km
  • Annie's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Express1.0 km
  • Ruby Chinese0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Family Mart0.5 km
  • One Beyond, Unit 20.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Freshways Cash and Carry0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry1.1 km
  • Canley2.7 km
  • Coventry Arena4.2 km