CV1 1HF is a lively urban neighbourhood on Cross Cheaping, 0.3km from Coventry in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV1 1HF 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 (401 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £35k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00185075 (shared with 114 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS CHEAPING, CV1 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS CHEAPING, CV1 1HF.
764
25
£ 33,600 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1HF 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 1HF — 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 1HF. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 35,000
1 sales · Mean £ 35,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CV1 1HF are high at 401 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
Sidney Stringer Academy
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Spon Gate Primary School
Hillfields Nursery School
Southfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- The Empire0.9 km
- Kasbah0.7 km
- Club 1471.0 km
- Coventry Cross0.1 km
- JJ's0.6 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
229 nearby- Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
- Alfreds0.4 km
- Bennys Chicken0.9 km
- BRGR LAB1.0 km
- Byrdie's African & Caribbean Cuisine0.8 km
- + 224 more
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Al Furat0.9 km
- Persian Mini Market0.8 km
- Top Express1.0 km
- Yosuf Bakery0.9 km
- Betts0.3 km
- + 114 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- First and Best0.9 km
- Pizza Rush0.9 km
- Roma Pizza0.8 km
- Sky Blue Pizza0.9 km
- Worth the Weight1.0 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Family Mart0.4 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Britannia Coventry Hotel0.2 km
- Highcroft House0.7 km
- Merrick Lodge0.6 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.2 km
- MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.0 km
- Canley2.7 km
- Coventry Arena4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11HF · Data under Open Government Licence