CV1 1JB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Coventry in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV1 1JB is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant 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 (383 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00185075 (shared with 114 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV1 1JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1JB.
764
25
£ 33,600 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1JB 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 1JB 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 1JB. 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
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 1JB are high at 383 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
Restaurant, Cafe
220 nearby- Noodle King0.2 km
- Admiral Casino0.2 km
- Basement Browns0.3 km
- Bistrot Pierre0.3 km
- Chi Bar0.3 km
- + 215 more
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Nisa0.1 km
- OXFAM0.4 km
- S A Newsagents0.7 km
- + 114 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Merrick Lodge0.5 km
- Ashleigh House0.9 km
- Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.3 km
- Britannia Coventry Hotel0.2 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Al Bader Restaurant0.3 km
- Philip Larkin0.1 km
- The Yard0.5 km
- Rileys Snooker Hall0.8 km
- The Empire0.9 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Falafel Corner0.3 km
- St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.1 km
- Annie's Kitchen0.5 km
- Ruby Chinese0.6 km
- Hello Chicken1.0 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Family Mart0.5 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.1 km
- Canley2.8 km
- Coventry Arena4.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CV11JB · Data under Open Government Licence