CV2 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shulmans Walk, 0.4km from Wyken Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 23.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CV2 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00048604 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHULMANS WALK, CV2 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHULMANS WALK, CV2 1BB.
311
47
£ 39,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CV2 1BB 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 23.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1BB. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 257,500
4 sales · Mean £ 244,250
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
2 sales · Mean £ 172,500
Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Flat
£ 137,950
1 sales · Mean £ 137,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV2 1BB has low crime rates — 20 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
Lyng Hall School
Castle Wood Special School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Courthouse Green Primary School
Wyken Croft Primary School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Moat House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Premier Store0.6 km
- DAVID SMITH BUTCHERS1.0 km
- Fresh Vibes0.6 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Sewall Superstore1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Eat Delicate0.6 km
- Jade Palace0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Joe's Masala Hut0.5 km
- The Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Devonshire Arms0.9 km
- Broad Street RFC0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Eat Street0.5 km
- Moat House Cafe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena2.9 km
- Coventry4.6 km
- Bedworth5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21BB · Data under Open Government Licence