Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

SMITHFORD WAY, CV1 1FY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHFORD WAY, CV1 1FY.

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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 1FY 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 1FY — 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 1FY is a lively urban neighbourhood on Smithford 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 1FY is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. 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 (387 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1FY 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 1FY. 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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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 1FY are high at 387 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 offences794
Shoplifting432
Other theft200
Anti-social behaviour199
Public order192

school Local Schools

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St Osburg's Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Spon Gate Primary School

Good276 pupils0.7 km
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Barr's Hill School and Community College

Good847 pupils0.7 km
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Sidney Stringer Academy

Outstanding1450 pupils0.8 km
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Eden Girls' School Coventry

Outstanding598 pupils0.9 km
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Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Outstanding417 pupils1.0 km
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Hillfields Nursery School

Outstanding152 pupils1.1 km
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Southfields Primary School

Good413 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

204 nearby
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Admiral Casino0.2 km
  • Bean & Brunch0.2 km
  • Belgrade Theatre Enterprises Ltd0.1 km
  • CACAO, coffee&chocolate co.0.1 km
  • + 199 more
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Retailers - Other

107 nearby
  • Bolicious0.3 km
  • China Mini Market0.2 km
  • Clive Miller0.3 km
  • Cogs of Coventry0.3 km
  • Coventry Central SDA Social Supermar0.6 km
  • + 102 more
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Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • Heat0.4 km
  • Hops d'Amour0.1 km
  • Litten Tree / LTB Showrooms0.5 km
  • Town Crier0.2 km
  • Broomfield Tavern1.0 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Freshways Cash and Carry1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Family Mart0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • GDK - Food Restaurant & take-away0.2 km
  • Krispy Kreme Coventry0.1 km
  • Magic Corn0.2 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Rainbow Dragon0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.8 km
  • Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Highcroft House0.5 km
  • Merrick Lodge0.6 km
  • Ashleigh House0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry0.9 km
  • Canley2.6 km
  • Coventry Arena4.4 km