CV1 1GG is a lively urban neighbourhood located 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 1GG 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 (372 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1GG are sourced from Output Area E00185075 (shared with 114 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV1 1GG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1GG.
764
25
£ 33,600 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1GG 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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in CV1 1GG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV1 1GG. 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
Economic Activity
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 1GG 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.
school Local Schools
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Spon Gate Primary School
Sidney Stringer Academy
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Hillfields Nursery School
Southfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
196 nearby- Noodle King0.1 km
- Admiral Casino0.2 km
- Basement Browns0.4 km
- Bistrot Pierre0.3 km
- Chi Bar0.4 km
- + 191 more
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Greggs0.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Nisa0.3 km
- OXFAM0.3 km
- S A Newsagents0.8 km
- + 101 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Merrick Lodge0.5 km
- Britannia Coventry Hotel0.4 km
- Highcroft House0.5 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.1 km
- Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Al Bader Restaurant0.4 km
- Philip Larkin0.2 km
- The Yard0.4 km
- Kathleens1.0 km
- Kasbah0.8 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Falafel Corner0.3 km
- St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.2 km
- Quids Pizza0.8 km
- Roma Pizza0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.2 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Freshways Cash and Carry1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Family Mart0.4 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.0 km
- Canley2.6 km
- Coventry Arena4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11GG · Data under Open Government Licence