Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

MARDOL CLOSE, CV2 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARDOL CLOSE, CV2 1BA.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

70

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

11%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CV2 1BA 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CV2 1BA is a settled retirement community — average age 70, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CV2 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mardol Close, 0.5km from Wyken Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.

For families considering a move, CV2 1BA represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An established, mature community with an average age of 70 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CV2 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00048605 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1BA. The average age is 70.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

11%Active
FT: 6%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

8 sales · Mean £ 165,687

Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CV2 1BA has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime18
Anti-social behaviour12
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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Henley Green Primary

Good432 pupils0.1 km
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Lyng Hall School

Good882 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Wood Special School

Outstanding160 pupils0.8 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils0.8 km
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Wyken Croft Primary School

Good899 pupils1.1 km
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Good1359 pupils1.1 km
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Moat House Primary School

Good432 pupils1.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Premier Store0.6 km
  • Fresh Vibes0.5 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Henley Green Food Hub0.2 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Eat Delicate0.7 km
  • Jade Palace0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Joe's Masala Hut0.5 km
  • The Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Devonshire Arms1.0 km
  • Broad Street RFC0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Eat Street0.6 km
  • Moat House Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry Arena3.0 km
  • Coventry4.6 km
  • Bedworth5.6 km