CV1 1JN is a lively urban neighbourhood on Tower Street, 0.3km from Draper's Fields in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CV1 1JN offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. 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 (340 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1JN are sourced from Output Area E00185090 (shared with 1453 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWER STREET, CV1 1JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER STREET, CV1 1JN.
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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 1JN 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 1JN 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 1JN. 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 1JN are high at 340 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
Barr's Hill School and Community College
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Academy
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Hillfields Nursery School
Spon Gate Primary School
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
197 nearby- Noodle King0.4 km
- Admiral Casino0.4 km
- Basement Browns0.5 km
- Bistrot Pierre0.5 km
- Chi Bar0.5 km
- + 192 more
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Nisa0.2 km
- OXFAM0.6 km
- S A Newsagents0.6 km
- + 119 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Merrick Lodge0.3 km
- Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.3 km
- Britannia Coventry Hotel0.4 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.2 km
- MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Al Bader Restaurant0.5 km
- Philip Larkin0.2 km
- The Yard0.7 km
- Rileys Snooker Hall0.9 km
- Ballentines at The Quadrant Club0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Falafel Corner0.5 km
- St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.3 km
- Annie's Kitchen0.7 km
- Ruby Chinese0.7 km
- Hello Chicken0.9 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Family Mart0.7 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Freshways Cash and Carry0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.3 km
- Canley2.8 km
- Coventry Arena4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11JN · Data under Open Government Licence