CV8 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Malthouse Lane, 0.5km from Castle Green in Kenilworth. Administratively it sits within Kenilworth Abbey & Arden ward and the Kenilworth and Southam constituency.
For serious buyers, CV8 1AB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £832k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CV8 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00159357 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALTHOUSE LANE, CV8 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTHOUSE LANE, CV8 1AB.
236
54
£ 56,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CV8 1AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £832k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV8 1AB. The average age is 53.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 790,000
5 sales · Mean £ 998,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1AB has low crime rates — 9 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
Priors Field Primary School
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre
Clinton Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Priory Theatre0.7 km
- Crustum1.0 km
- Kenilworth News0.5 km
- Savers Health and Beauty1.0 km
- Ale Rooms0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Abbey Field0.4 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.3 km
- 212 @ Holiday Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Forrest Coffee House0.9 km
- Harringtons on the Hill0.2 km
- Kenilworth Castle ( English Heritage)0.3 km
- Le Raj Spice0.8 km
- Lil Greens0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- School Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
- Kenilworth Cantonese0.3 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kenilworth Abbey Club0.8 km
- Royal Oak0.6 km
- Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd.0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill5.0 km
- Canley6.1 km
- Berkswell6.3 km
Bus Stops
- De Montfort Road0.0 km
- De Montfort Road0.0 km
- Malthouse Lane0.1 km
- Malthouse Lane0.1 km
- Castle Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81AB · Data under Open Government Licence