CV2 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Monkswood Crescent, 0.3km from Henley Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV2 1BE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CV2 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00048481 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKSWOOD CRESCENT, CV2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKSWOOD CRESCENT, CV2 1BE.
402
30
£ 36,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1BE 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.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, CV2 1BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 22.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1BE. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 141,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV2 1BE has low crime rates — 39 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
Castle Wood Special School
Henley Green Primary
Moat House Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Courthouse Green Primary School
Lyng Hall School
Potters Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Deedmore Off Licence1.0 km
- Diana Foodstore0.9 km
- Woodend Supermarket0.6 km
- Grace Mini Market0.7 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Coventry City Mission1.0 km
- Wood End Community Centre0.8 km
- Logan Berrys0.7 km
- Ram Luxury Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- The Kiosk0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rose And Crown0.8 km
- Bell Green Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Broad Street RFC0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- National Food Store Smakolyk0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Joe's Masala Hut0.5 km
- The Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Wood End Chippy0.6 km
- J's Pizza0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena2.6 km
- Coventry4.9 km
- Bedworth5.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21BE · Data under Open Government Licence