CV1 1DL is a lively urban neighbourhood on Market Way, 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 1DL 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 (326 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00185075 (shared with 114 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET WAY, CV1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET WAY, CV1 1DL.
764
25
£ 33,600 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1DL 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 1DL — 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 1DL. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CV1 1DL are high at 326 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
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Hearsall Community Academy
All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
198 nearby- Lo & Co Alison Gingell Building0.7 km
- Ding Dog0.9 km
- Food Court0.9 km
- Korean Garden0.9 km
- Richard Crossman Cafe0.5 km
- + 193 more
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- El Shaddai0.6 km
- Hamilton News Ltd0.6 km
- Rudens0.7 km
- S A News0.8 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Quids Pizza0.7 km
- C Plus0.3 km
- Marias Bakery0.1 km
- Roosters Village1.0 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Earl of Mercia0.3 km
- Fairfax Social Club0.3 km
- Flannellys0.6 km
- Teezers0.4 km
- The Golden Cross0.3 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Family Mart0.1 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.8 km
- Ramada Hotel & Suites0.5 km
- Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.4 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.3 km
- Highcroft House0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry0.7 km
- Canley2.5 km
- Coventry Arena4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11DL · Data under Open Government Licence