CV1 1EJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Coventry in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.
Safety: Crime rates are high (185 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00172193 (shared with 124 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV1 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1EJ.
230
28
£ 33,600 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1EJ 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
Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 69% private renter occupancy, CV1 1EJ is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV1 1EJ. The average age is 28.2. 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 1EJ are high at 185 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
Spon Gate Primary School
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Hearsall Community Academy
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Sidney Stringer Academy
Earlsdon Primary School
Eden Girls' School Coventry
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Butts Service Station0.7 km
- Spon Gate News Convenience0.7 km
- Bai Xing0.2 km
- Londis Supermarket0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Broomfield Tavern0.9 km
- Railway Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Coventry Rugby Club0.8 km
- Square One Entertainment Venue1.0 km
- The Phoenix0.8 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Rainbow Dragon0.9 km
- Quids Pizza0.8 km
- Ashion Sandwich0.5 km
- Coffee #10.3 km
- Coventry Kebab House0.3 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.5 km
- MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.9 km
- Ramada Hotel & Suites0.4 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.6 km
- Ashleigh House0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
195 nearby- Crepe Fresh0.7 km
- CUC Mile Lane0.6 km
- PGR0.7 km
- Sky Lounge0.7 km
- Sprinkles Gelato0.7 km
- + 190 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Family Mart0.2 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry0.5 km
- Canley2.3 km
- Coventry Arena4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Coventry Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11EJ · Data under Open Government Licence