Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1BW.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV2 1BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean11.7%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences84
Criminal damage and arson33
Anti-social behaviour17
Burglary11
Other crime10

school Local Schools

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Henley Green Primary

Good432 pupils0.5 km
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Castle Wood Special School

Outstanding160 pupils0.5 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.9 km
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Moat House Primary School

Good432 pupils0.9 km
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Courthouse Green Primary School

Good699 pupils0.9 km
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Lyng Hall School

Good882 pupils1.0 km
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Good1359 pupils1.0 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Rose And Crown0.8 km
  • Bell Green Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Broad Street RFC0.0 km
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • National Food Store Smakolyk0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry Arena2.5 km
  • Coventry4.7 km
  • Bedworth5.2 km