CV2 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newhall Road, 0.4km from Henley Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CV2 1AY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CV2 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00048604 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWHALL ROAD, CV2 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWHALL ROAD, CV2 1AY.
311
47
£ 39,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CV2 1AY is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 27.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1AY. The average age is 46.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
7 sales · Mean £ 144,927
Terraced
£ 133,750
2 sales · Mean £ 133,750
Detached
£ 163,500
2 sales · Mean £ 163,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV2 1AY has low crime rates — 37 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
Castle Wood Special School
Lyng Hall School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Moat House Primary School
Courthouse Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- Woodend Supermarket1.0 km
- Grace Mini Market1.0 km
- Cbdchem0.5 km
- Bell Green News1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bell Green Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Broad Street RFC0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- National Food Store Smakolyk1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- J's Pizza1.0 km
- Wood End Chippy1.0 km
- Eat Delicate0.8 km
- Joe's Masala Hut0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Eat Street0.5 km
- LIDO Supermarket1.0 km
- Moat House Cafe0.6 km
- Di Angela Cafe1.0 km
- Logan Berrys1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena2.9 km
- Coventry4.7 km
- Bedworth5.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21AY · Data under Open Government Licence