CV2 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Henley Road, 0.5km from Henley Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 63.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CV2 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00048603 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1BW.
366
39
£ 39,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CV2 1BW — age 39, 73% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £164k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 63.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1BW. The average age is 38.9. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 147,500
12 sales · Mean £ 160,617
Semi-Detached
£ 198,000
1 sales · Mean £ 198,000
Detached
£ 154,250
2 sales · Mean £ 154,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV2 1BW has low crime rates — 33 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Moat House Primary School
Courthouse Green Primary School
Lyng Hall School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Bell Green Store0.8 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Woodend Supermarket0.8 km
- Bell Green News0.7 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Wood End Community Centre0.9 km
- Eat Street0.2 km
- LIDO Supermarket0.6 km
- Moat House Cafe0.4 km
- Logan Berrys0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rose And Crown0.8 km
- Bell Green Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Broad Street RFC0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Charlie's Plaice0.9 km
- J's Pizza0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Joe's Masala Hut0.6 km
- The Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- National Food Store Smakolyk0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena2.5 km
- Coventry4.7 km
- Bedworth5.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21BW · Data under Open Government Licence