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.
CV1 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1DG.
183
32
£ 33,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Spon Gate Primary School
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Sidney Stringer Academy
Hearsall Community Academy
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: CV11DG · Data under Open Government Licence