Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1AB.

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Population

491

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British44.3%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean42.9%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Shoplifting161
Violence and sexual offences89
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime21
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Henley Green Primary

Good432 pupils0.5 km
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Whittle Academy

Good232 pupils0.8 km
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Good1359 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Wood Special School

Outstanding160 pupils0.9 km
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Walsgrave Church of England Academy

Good452 pupils1.0 km
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Wyken Croft Primary School

Good899 pupils1.0 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • SSPP Club0.6 km
  • Moat House Cafe1.0 km
  • St Mary's Church0.8 km
fastfood

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