Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

SHULMANS WALK, CV2 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHULMANS WALK, CV2 1BB.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV2 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.4%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime16
Anti-social behaviour12
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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Henley Green Primary

Good432 pupils0.2 km
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Lyng Hall School

Good882 pupils0.7 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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Courthouse Green Primary School

Good699 pupils1.1 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Devonshire Arms0.9 km
  • Broad Street RFC0.4 km
restaurant

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