CV1 1GS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Drapers Field in Coventry. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
The people who live in CV1 1GS are typical of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The predominance of young residents (average age 20) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 (322 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1GS are sourced from Output Area E00185090 (shared with 1453 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV1 1GS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1GS.
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20
£ 33,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1GS 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
70% of homes in CV1 1GS 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV1 1GS. 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
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 1GS are high at 322 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
Spon Gate Primary School
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Sidney Stringer Academy
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Hillfields Nursery School
Moseley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
196 nearby- Drop in Centre0.9 km
- Lo & Co Alison Gingell Building0.7 km
- Merhaba1.0 km
- Richard Crossman Cafe0.6 km
- Starbucks & South 2nd Floor0.9 km
- + 191 more
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Dunya1.0 km
- Uplabel Limited0.9 km
- Persian Mini Market1.0 km
- Betts0.3 km
- + 102 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Quids Pizza0.8 km
- Roma Pizza1.0 km
- Chicken Cottage0.3 km
- Coventry Hummus House0.4 km
- Lucky Tea0.4 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Kasbah0.8 km
- Coventry Cross0.2 km
- JJ's0.4 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.5 km
- Arches Venue1.0 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Britannia Coventry Hotel0.5 km
- Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.9 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.1 km
- Merrick Lodge0.5 km
- Ashleigh House0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Family Mart0.4 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.1 km
- Freshways Cash and Carry0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.0 km
- Canley2.5 km
- Coventry Arena4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11GS · Data under Open Government Licence