Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

NEW BUILDINGS, CV1 1FE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW BUILDINGS, CV1 1FE.

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Population

764

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

13%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV1 1FE 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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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in CV1 1FE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1FE is a lively urban neighbourhood on New Buildings, 0.2km from Coventry in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CV1 1FE 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 (442 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.

Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1FE are sourced from Output Area E00185075 (shared with 114 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 1FE. 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

White / British32.9%
Asian / British Asian31.5%
Black / African / Caribbean24.9%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

13%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 267,900

4 sales · Mean £ 257,700

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

Crime rates near CV1 1FE are high at 442 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 offences753
Shoplifting489
Other theft188
Public order182
Anti-social behaviour172

school Local Schools

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Sidney Stringer Academy

Outstanding1450 pupils0.6 km
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Eden Girls' School Coventry

Outstanding598 pupils0.7 km
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St Osburg's Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Outstanding417 pupils0.7 km
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Barr's Hill School and Community College

Good847 pupils0.8 km
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Hillfields Nursery School

Outstanding152 pupils0.9 km
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Southfields Primary School

Good413 pupils0.9 km
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Spon Gate Primary School

Good276 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • The Empire0.8 km
  • Kasbah0.6 km
  • Club 1470.9 km
  • Coventry Cross0.1 km
  • JJ's0.7 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

223 nearby
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.8 km
  • Alfreds0.3 km
  • Bennys Chicken0.8 km
  • BRGR LAB0.9 km
  • Byrdie's African & Caribbean Cuisine0.7 km
  • + 218 more
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Retailers - Other

117 nearby
  • Al Furat0.8 km
  • Persian Mini Market0.7 km
  • Top Express0.8 km
  • Yosuf Bakery0.7 km
  • Betts0.5 km
  • + 112 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • First and Best0.8 km
  • Pizza Rush0.8 km
  • Roma Pizza0.7 km
  • Sky Blue Pizza0.8 km
  • Worth the Weight0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Family Mart0.4 km
  • One Beyond, Unit 20.2 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Britannia Coventry Hotel0.1 km
  • Highcroft House0.8 km
  • Merrick Lodge0.6 km
  • Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.4 km
  • The Telegraph Hotel0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry1.0 km
  • Canley2.8 km
  • Coventry Arena4.3 km