Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

CV1 1FN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1FN 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 1FN — 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 1FN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Coventry in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CV1 1FN is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood 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 (372 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1FN 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 1FN. 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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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 1FN are high at 372 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 offences762
Shoplifting496
Anti-social behaviour195
Public order186
Other theft182

school Local Schools

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St Osburg's Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Sidney Stringer Academy

Outstanding1450 pupils0.6 km
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Barr's Hill School and Community College

Good847 pupils0.7 km
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Eden Girls' School Coventry

Outstanding598 pupils0.7 km
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Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Outstanding417 pupils0.7 km
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Spon Gate Primary School

Good276 pupils0.8 km
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Hillfields Nursery School

Outstanding152 pupils0.9 km
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Southfields Primary School

Good413 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

225 nearby
  • Noodle King0.2 km
  • Admiral Casino0.2 km
  • Basement Browns0.3 km
  • Bistrot Pierre0.2 km
  • Chi Bar0.3 km
  • + 220 more
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Retailers - Other

118 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Nisa0.1 km
  • OXFAM0.4 km
  • S A Newsagents0.8 km
  • + 113 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Merrick Lodge0.5 km
  • Ashleigh House0.9 km
  • Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Britannia Coventry Hotel0.3 km
  • The Telegraph Hotel0.2 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Al Bader Restaurant0.3 km
  • Philip Larkin0.0 km
  • The Yard0.5 km
  • Rileys Snooker Hall0.8 km
  • The Empire1.0 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Falafel Corner0.3 km
  • St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.1 km
  • Annie's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Express1.0 km
  • Ruby Chinese0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Family Mart0.5 km
  • One Beyond, Unit 20.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry1.1 km
  • Canley2.8 km
  • Coventry Arena4.2 km