CV2 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Henley Road, 0.6km from Henley Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV2 1AB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 CV2 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00172212 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1AB.
491
29
£ 36,900 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1AB 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
CV2 1AB has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1AB. The average age is 29.3. 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 around CV2 1AB is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Henley Green Primary
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Whittle Academy
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Castle Wood Special School
Walsgrave Church of England Academy
Wyken Croft Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- TTA Food and Wine0.8 km
- Walsgrave On Sowe Post Office0.9 km
- Bains & Bains News0.9 km
- Fresh Vibes0.5 km
- RINGWOOD PHARMACY1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Pinley R F C1.0 km
- Walsgrave Club0.6 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
- Mount Pleasant1.0 km
- Broad Street RFC0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- SSPP Club0.6 km
- Moat House Cafe1.0 km
- St Mary's Church0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dhillons Plaice0.7 km
- Eastern Star0.8 km
- Samrafoods1.0 km
- Scoffs0.8 km
- Joe's Masala Hut0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena3.4 km
- Coventry5.1 km
- Bedworth5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21AB · Data under Open Government Licence