CV6 6HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on John Brooks Gardens, 0.5km from Holbrook Lane in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Holbrook ward and the Coventry North West constituency.
For families considering a move, CV6 6HT represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 20.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CV6 6HT are sourced from Output Area E00185127 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN BROOKS GARDENS, CV6 6HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN BROOKS GARDENS, CV6 6HT.
229
24
£ 40,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CV6 6HT has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 20.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV6 6HT. The average age is 24.2. 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 Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 186,495
46 sales · Mean £ 188,540
Terraced
£ 164,997
4 sales · Mean £ 164,997
Flat
£ 163,497
2 sales · Mean £ 163,497
Detached
£ 236,995
8 sales · Mean £ 248,245
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV6 6HT has low crime rates — 32 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
Holbrook Primary School
John Shelton Community Primary School
Edgewick Community Primary School
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Little Heath Primary School
Parkgate Primary School
Longford Park Primary School
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Tip Top Market0.9 km
- Byatts Brewery0.5 km
- Medina Supermarket0.9 km
- Mr Mighty Spud Curries and Chillies0.4 km
- Shiva Sakthi Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- D&D Picioca Coventry Shawarma0.3 km
- Aachi Restaurant0.9 km
- BIG BANGER CAFE0.9 km
- Masala Jacks0.5 km
- West Midlands Fire Service0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The New Horseshoe Bar & Grill0.6 km
- Hen Lane Social Club0.6 km
- Unicorn Social Club0.5 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- Cherry Tree Sports and Social Club0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Kurdistan Naan0.9 km
- The Grill Shack0.9 km
- Choice chicken0.5 km
- Kotthu Street0.8 km
- Lucky House Take Away0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Coventry Bargain Food0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- New Parkgate Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena0.8 km
- Coventry4.5 km
- Bedworth4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CV66HT · Data under Open Government Licence