CV3 1AU is a mixed residential area on Ribble Road, 0.3km from Gosford Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Lower Stoke ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CV3 1AU offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CV3 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00048685 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIBBLE ROAD, CV3 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIBBLE ROAD, CV3 1AU.
381
37
£ 44,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV3 1AU 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
Cultural diversity defines CV3 1AU — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 37 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 33.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV3 1AU. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 136,000
19 sales · Mean £ 149,078
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CV3 1AU is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gosford Park Primary School
Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Southfields Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Stoke Primary School
Aldermoor Farm Primary School
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- 2 Tone Corner Cafe Ltd / Simmer Down0.8 km
- Rose Bud Cafe0.9 km
- Royal Desserts0.9 km
- Lucky Lounge0.8 km
- Seoul Chicken0.8 km
- + 70 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- 4 Ways Fine Food0.8 km
- Allsorts Sweet Shop0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Stardust Discount Stores0.9 km
- Stuart's Butchery0.9 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Churchill Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Antalya1.0 km
- Beef Belly Grill House0.8 km
- Flori's Pizza0.8 km
- Char-Grill0.6 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Sphinx Sports and Social Club0.9 km
- Square One Entertainment Venue0.8 km
- The Empire0.7 km
- Club 1470.7 km
- Coventry Dining Club0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.7 km
- Canley4.0 km
- Coventry Arena4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CV31AU · Data under Open Government Licence