Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

MELODY CLOSE, CV2 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELODY CLOSE, CV2 1BF.

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Population

614

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British59.7%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean26.1%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences198
Criminal damage and arson50
Public order32
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting25

school Local Schools

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Castle Wood Special School

Outstanding160 pupils0.5 km
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Moat House Primary School

Good432 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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St Laurences CofE Primary School

Good409 pupils0.8 km
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Alderman's Green Primary School

Requires Improvement523 pupils0.9 km
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Good1359 pupils1.0 km
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Henley Green Primary

Good432 pupils1.1 km
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Potters Green Primary School

Requires Improvement364 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • J's Pizza0.4 km
  • Wok U Like1.0 km
  • Wood End Chippy0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • National Food Store Smakolyk0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry Arena2.1 km
  • Bedworth4.5 km
  • Coventry5.2 km