CV1 1DE is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Coventry in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV1 1DE is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 67% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Full-time employment stands at 9% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (444 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00185075 (shared with 114 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV1 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1DE.
764
25
£ 33,600 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1DE 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in CV1 1DE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV1 1DE. The average age is 25.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CV1 1DE are high at 444 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.
school Local Schools
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Spon Gate Primary School
Sidney Stringer Academy
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Southfields Primary School
Hillfields Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Empire1.0 km
- Kasbah0.8 km
- Coventry Cross0.2 km
- JJ's0.5 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
214 nearby- Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
- Alfreds0.4 km
- Bennys Chicken1.0 km
- Byrdie's African & Caribbean Cuisine0.9 km
- Dumpling King Ltd1.0 km
- + 209 more
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Persian Mini Market0.9 km
- Yosuf Bakery1.0 km
- Betts0.2 km
- Continental Market0.2 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Pizza Rush1.0 km
- Roma Pizza0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.2 km
- Coventry Hummus House0.2 km
- Lucky Tea0.1 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.0 km
- Family Mart0.2 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Britannia Coventry Hotel0.3 km
- Highcroft House0.7 km
- Merrick Lodge0.7 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.2 km
- MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry0.8 km
- Canley2.6 km
- Coventry Arena4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11DE · Data under Open Government Licence