CV1 1GU is a lively urban neighbourhood on Corporation Street, 0.4km from Drapers Field in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CV1 1GU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At just 20 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 (339 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1GU are sourced from Output Area E00185090 (shared with 1453 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORPORATION STREET, CV1 1GU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORPORATION STREET, CV1 1GU.
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£ 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 1GU 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
At 70% private renter occupancy, CV1 1GU is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1GU. 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
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 1GU are high at 339 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
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
201 nearby- Noodle King0.2 km
- Admiral Casino0.2 km
- Basement Browns0.4 km
- Bistrot Pierre0.3 km
- Chi Bar0.4 km
- + 196 more
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Nisa0.2 km
- OXFAM0.4 km
- S A Newsagents0.7 km
- + 110 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Merrick Lodge0.4 km
- Britannia Coventry Hotel0.4 km
- Highcroft House0.5 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.0 km
- Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Al Bader Restaurant0.4 km
- Philip Larkin0.1 km
- The Yard0.5 km
- Kathleens0.9 km
- Kasbah0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Falafel Corner0.4 km
- St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.2 km
- Quids Pizza0.8 km
- First and Best1.0 km
- Roma Pizza0.9 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Freshways Cash and Carry0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Family Mart0.5 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.1 km
- Canley2.7 km
- Coventry Arena4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11GU · Data under Open Government Licence