CV1 1JR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Draper's Fields in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV1 1JR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (386 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, up 13.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1JR are sourced from Output Area E00172213 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV1 1JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1JR.
360
28
£ 29,000 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1JR 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
With 66% social renting, CV1 1JR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV1 1JR. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 203,000
3 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CV1 1JR are high at 386 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
Sidney Stringer Academy
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Barr's Hill School and Community College
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Hillfields Nursery School
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
Southfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
217 nearby- Noodle King0.4 km
- Admiral Casino0.4 km
- Basement Browns0.4 km
- Bistrot Pierre0.4 km
- Chi Bar0.4 km
- + 212 more
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- Nisa0.1 km
- OXFAM0.5 km
- S A Newsagents0.7 km
- + 119 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Merrick Lodge0.5 km
- Ashleigh House1.0 km
- Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.4 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.3 km
- Britannia Coventry Hotel0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Al Bader Restaurant0.4 km
- Philip Larkin0.2 km
- The Yard0.6 km
- Rileys Snooker Hall1.0 km
- The Empire0.9 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Falafel Corner0.4 km
- St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.3 km
- Annie's Kitchen0.6 km
- Ruby Chinese0.7 km
- Hello Chicken0.8 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Family Mart0.6 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Freshways Cash and Carry0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.2 km
- Canley2.9 km
- Coventry Arena4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11JR · Data under Open Government Licence