CV2 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Henley Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV2 1AH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00165742 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV2 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV2 1AH.
444
40
£ 36,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1AH 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 56% social renting, CV2 1AH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1AH. The average age is 39.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CV2 1AH is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Henley Green Primary
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Castle Wood Special School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Whittle Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Moat House Primary School
Grace Academy Coventry
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- Diana Foodstore0.9 km
- Coventry Fruit & Vegetables1.0 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Walsgrave Club0.7 km
- Broad Street RFC0.8 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Scoffs1.0 km
- Joe's Masala Hut0.2 km
- The Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Dhillons Plaice0.8 km
- Eastern Star1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- St Mary's Church1.0 km
- Eat Street0.9 km
- Moat House Cafe0.8 km
- SSPP Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena3.3 km
- Coventry5.1 km
- Bedworth5.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21AH · Data under Open Government Licence