Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

GRESLEY ROAD, CV2 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESLEY ROAD, CV2 1BD.

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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 1BD 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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Criminal damage and arson28
Vehicle crime18
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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Henley Green Primary

Good432 pupils0.1 km
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Castle Wood Special School

Outstanding160 pupils0.7 km
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Lyng Hall School

Good882 pupils0.8 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils0.9 km
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Good1359 pupils1.0 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.0 km
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Moat House Primary School

Good432 pupils1.0 km
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Wyken Croft Primary School

Good899 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Eat Street0.5 km
  • Moat House Cafe0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Broad Street RFC0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry Arena2.9 km
  • Coventry4.7 km
  • Bedworth5.6 km