Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

TOWER STREET, CV1 1JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER STREET, CV1 1JN.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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 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.

Violence and sexual offences761
Shoplifting404
Anti-social behaviour186
Other theft184
Public order177

school Local Schools

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Barr's Hill School and Community College

Good847 pupils0.5 km
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St Osburg's Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Eden Girls' School Coventry

Outstanding598 pupils0.6 km
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Sidney Stringer Academy

Outstanding1450 pupils0.6 km
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Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Outstanding417 pupils0.7 km
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Hillfields Nursery School

Outstanding152 pupils0.8 km
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Spon Gate Primary School

Good276 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School

Good335 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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

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
local_bar

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
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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
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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