CV2 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gresley 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 1AZ 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 17.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CV2 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00048604 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRESLEY ROAD, CV2 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESLEY ROAD, CV2 1AZ.
311
47
£ 39,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CV2 1AZ 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 up 17.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1AZ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
4 sales · Mean £ 165,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV2 1AZ has low crime rates — 33 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
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Moat House Primary School
Wyken Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- Cbdchem0.5 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Henley Green Food Hub0.2 km
- Henley News0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Eat Delicate0.8 km
- Joe's Masala Hut0.4 km
- The Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Eat Street0.5 km
- Moat House Cafe0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Broad Street RFC0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena2.9 km
- Coventry4.7 km
- Bedworth5.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21AZ · Data under Open Government Licence