Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

CV1 1DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

183

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV1 1DG 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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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CV1 1DG has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CV1 1DG is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Coventry in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CV1 1DG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (290 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00172194 (shared with 32 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 1DG. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.7%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean12.7%
Other / Mixed19.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near CV1 1DG are high at 290 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 offences686
Shoplifting303
Public order179
Other theft154
Anti-social behaviour128

school Local Schools

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St Osburg's Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Spon Gate Primary School

Good276 pupils0.7 km
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Barr's Hill School and Community College

Good847 pupils1.0 km
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Sidney Stringer Academy

Outstanding1450 pupils1.1 km
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Hearsall Community Academy

Good443 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good238 pupils1.2 km
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Eden Girls' School Coventry

Outstanding598 pupils1.2 km
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Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Outstanding417 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Butts Service Station0.7 km
  • Spon Gate News Convenience0.7 km
  • Bai Xing0.1 km
  • Londis Supermarket0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • + 96 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • Broomfield Tavern0.9 km
  • Railway Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • Coventry Rugby Club0.8 km
  • Square One Entertainment Venue0.9 km
  • The Phoenix0.7 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Rainbow Dragon0.9 km
  • Quids Pizza0.7 km
  • Ashion Sandwich0.4 km
  • Coffee #10.4 km
  • Coventry Kebab House0.3 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.6 km
  • MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.8 km
  • Ramada Hotel & Suites0.5 km
  • The Telegraph Hotel0.5 km
  • Merrick Lodge0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

199 nearby
  • Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital1.0 km
  • Crepe Fresh0.6 km
  • CUC Mile Lane0.6 km
  • PGR0.6 km
  • Sky Lounge0.6 km
  • + 194 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Family Mart0.1 km
  • One Beyond, Unit 20.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry0.6 km
  • Canley2.4 km
  • Coventry Arena4.7 km