CV2 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gresley Road, 0.5km from Henley Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CV2 1BD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CV2 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00048604 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRESLEY ROAD, CV2 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESLEY ROAD, CV2 1BD.
311
47
£ 39,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CV2 1BD's 55% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1BD. 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
£ 149,550
6 sales · Mean £ 140,716
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV2 1BD has low crime rates — 31 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 Delicate0.7 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
- Bedworth5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21BD · Data under Open Government Licence