CV2 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashburton Road, 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 1AL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00165742 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHBURTON ROAD, CV2 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBURTON ROAD, CV2 1AL.
444
40
£ 36,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1AL 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 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AL. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
4 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CV2 1AL 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
Moat House Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Potters Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- Diana Foodstore0.9 km
- Ringwood Premier1.0 km
- Cbdchem0.9 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Walsgrave Club0.7 km
- Broad Street RFC0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Scoffs1.0 km
- Dhillons Plaice0.9 km
- Eastern Star1.0 km
- Joe's Masala Hut0.2 km
- The Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Eat Street0.9 km
- Moat House Cafe0.8 km
- SSPP Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena3.2 km
- Coventry5.1 km
- Bedworth5.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21AL · Data under Open Government Licence