Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

CORPORATION STREET, CV1 1GX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences733
Shoplifting428
Anti-social behaviour184
Public order181
Other theft171

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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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