CV1 1GX 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 1GX offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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 (309 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1GX are sourced from Output Area E00185090 (shared with 1453 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORPORATION STREET, CV1 1GX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORPORATION STREET, CV1 1GX.
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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 1GX 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 1GX 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 1GX. 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 1GX are high at 309 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
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- Butts Service Station0.7 km
- Greggs PLC1.0 km
- Spon Gate News Convenience0.6 km
- Bai Xing0.3 km
- Londis Supermarket0.6 km
- + 99 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Arches Venue0.9 km
- Broomfield Tavern0.9 km
- Railway Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Coventry Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Phoenix0.8 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
195 nearby- Studio Megastar0.9 km
- Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital0.7 km
- Crepe Fresh0.4 km
- CUC Mile Lane1.0 km
- PGR0.4 km
- + 190 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Rainbow Dragon0.8 km
- Harnall Lane Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Quids Pizza0.8 km
- Ashion Sandwich0.5 km
- CEZAR PIZZA LTD0.9 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.9 km
- MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.5 km
- Ramada Hotel & Suites0.6 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.1 km
- Merrick Lodge0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Family Mart0.4 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Freshways Cash and Carry1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.0 km
- Canley2.5 km
- Coventry Arena4.4 km
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