Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

CORPORATION STREET, CV1 1GF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORPORATION STREET, CV1 1GF.

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Population

841

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Avg Age

20

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

5%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV1 1GF 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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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

70% of homes in CV1 1GF are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CV1 1GF is a lively urban neighbourhood on Corporation Street, 0.5km from Coventry in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CV1 1GF offers 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 20) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.

Safety: Crime rates are high (333 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1GF are sourced from Output Area E00185090 (shared with 1453 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 1GF. The average age is 19.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.9%
Asian / British Asian24.0%
Black / African / Caribbean28.4%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

5%Active
FT: 4%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 162,950

75 sales · Mean £ 186,050

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

Crime rates near CV1 1GF are high at 333 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 offences774
Shoplifting429
Public order186
Other theft184
Anti-social behaviour183

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

Good847 pupils0.7 km
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Sidney Stringer Academy

Outstanding1450 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.2 km
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Moseley Primary School

Good479 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • Butts Service Station0.7 km
  • Spon Gate News Convenience0.6 km
  • Bai Xing0.2 km
  • Londis Supermarket0.6 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • + 97 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Arches Venue1.0 km
  • Broomfield Tavern0.9 km
  • Railway Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Coventry Rugby Club0.9 km
  • The Phoenix0.8 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

195 nearby
  • Studio Megastar1.0 km
  • Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital0.7 km
  • Crepe Fresh0.4 km
  • CUC Mile Lane0.9 km
  • PGR0.4 km
  • + 190 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Rainbow Dragon0.8 km
  • Harnall Lane Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Quids Pizza0.8 km
  • Ashion Sandwich0.4 km
  • CEZAR PIZZA LTD0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.8 km
  • MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.6 km
  • Ramada Hotel & Suites0.6 km
  • The Telegraph Hotel0.1 km
  • Merrick Lodge0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Family Mart0.3 km
  • One Beyond, Unit 20.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry0.9 km
  • Canley2.5 km
  • Coventry Arena4.4 km