CV2 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Luscombe Road, 0.3km from Henley Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV2 1AP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00048473 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUSCOMBE ROAD, CV2 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUSCOMBE ROAD, CV2 1AP.
254
36
£ 36,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1AP 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
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in CV2 1AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1AP. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
2 sales · Mean £ 162,500
Terraced
£ 117,500
5 sales · Mean £ 133,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV2 1AP has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Moat House Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Whittle Academy
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Potters Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Lifestyle Express1.0 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Ringwood Mini Market0.8 km
- Diana Foodstore0.7 km
- Nisa1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Walsgrave Club0.7 km
- Broad Street RFC0.7 km
- Potters Green Community Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chicken Plus0.8 km
- Chilli and Spice0.8 km
- Irwins0.8 km
- Pizza Italia0.8 km
- Potters Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Eat Street0.9 km
- Moat House Cafe0.7 km
- SSPP Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena3.2 km
- Coventry5.2 km
- Bedworth5.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21AP · Data under Open Government Licence