CV1 1HG 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 1HG is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 (406 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00185075 (shared with 114 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS CHEAPING, CV1 1HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS CHEAPING, CV1 1HG.
764
25
£ 33,600 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1HG 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
CV1 1HG has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1HG. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CV1 1HG are high at 406 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
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Barr's Hill School and Community College
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
- Kasbah0.6 km
- Club 1470.9 km
- Coventry Cross0.1 km
- JJ's0.6 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
227 nearby- Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
- Alfreds0.4 km
- Bennys Chicken0.9 km
- BRGR LAB0.9 km
- Byrdie's African & Caribbean Cuisine0.8 km
- + 222 more
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Al Furat0.9 km
- Persian Mini Market0.8 km
- Top Express0.9 km
- Yosuf Bakery0.8 km
- Betts0.4 km
- + 112 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- First and Best0.9 km
- Pizza Rush0.9 km
- Roma Pizza0.8 km
- Sky Blue Pizza0.8 km
- Worth the Weight0.9 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Freshways Cash and Carry1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Family Mart0.4 km
- + 2 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
- Canley2.8 km
- Coventry Arena4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11HG · Data under Open Government Licence