CV2 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Melody Close, 0.3km from Wood End in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
For families considering a move, CV2 1BF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 31.6% 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00185055 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELODY CLOSE, CV2 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELODY CLOSE, CV2 1BF.
614
27
£ 36,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CV2 1BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 61% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (27) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 31.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1BF. The average age is 27.4. 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: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
6 sales · Mean £ 217,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CV2 1BF is moderate at 60 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
Moat House Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Laurences CofE Primary School
Alderman's Green Primary School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Henley Green Primary
Potters Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bell Green News0.4 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- D M Halal0.4 km
- FARM FOODS0.3 km
- Henley News0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Eat Street0.7 km
- LIDO Supermarket0.3 km
- Moat House Cafe0.4 km
- Coventry City Mission0.7 km
- Wood End Community Centre0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- J's Pizza0.4 km
- Wok U Like1.0 km
- Wood End Chippy0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bell Green Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Bird in Hand0.9 km
- Broad Street RFC0.7 km
- Rose And Crown0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- National Food Store Smakolyk0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena2.1 km
- Bedworth4.5 km
- Coventry5.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21BF · Data under Open Government Licence