Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

ACORN STREET, CV3 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACORN STREET, CV3 1DQ.

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Population

437

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV3 1DQ 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CV3 1DQ has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

CV3 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Acorn Street, 0.2km from Stoke Aldermoor in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Lower Stoke ward and the Coventry North East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CV3 1DQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 CV3 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00048648 (shared with 7 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 CV3 1DQ. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.9%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean40.8%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CV3 1DQ has low crime rates — 41 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 offences138
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime17
Burglary14
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Aldermoor Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement564 pupils0.1 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic School

Good423 pupils1.0 km
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Riverbank School

Outstanding188 pupils1.1 km
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Ernesford Grange Community Academy

Good953 pupils1.1 km
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Sowe Valley Primary School

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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Gosford Park Primary School

Requires Improvement436 pupils1.3 km
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Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

Good1664 pupils1.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Outstanding450 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • PSA Pinley House0.7 km
  • The Fresh Dessert Company0.7 km
  • Pancho's0.8 km
  • Pizato Pizzeria And Takeaway0.5 km
  • The Waffle Shack0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Sai News0.9 km
  • Budgens0.1 km
  • Universal Mini Market1.0 km
  • KARAS PHARMACY0.9 km
  • S I News and Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Hoi Kee1.0 km
  • Le Raj0.6 km
  • Pizza Hot1.0 km
  • Indian Empress0.9 km
  • Peri Peri Original0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Biggin Hall1.0 km
  • Copsewood Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • STOKE (COVENTRY) CLUB0.7 km
  • Sphinx Sports and Social Club0.5 km
  • Bulls Head0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry2.7 km
  • Canley5.0 km
  • Coventry Arena5.6 km