CV8 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Rose Croft, 0.6km from The Spring in Kenilworth. Administratively it sits within Kenilworth Abbey & Arden ward and the Kenilworth and Southam constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CV8, CV8 1AF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 98% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £773k. 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00159354 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSE CROFT, CV8 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSE CROFT, CV8 1AF.
394
49
£ 56,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1AF 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CV8 1AF combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£773k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1AF. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 532,250
6 sales · Mean £ 553,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1AF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Priory Theatre0.8 km
- Kenilworth News0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Abbey Field0.5 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Harringtons on the Hill0.5 km
- Kenilworth Castle ( English Heritage)0.6 km
- Queen and Castle0.6 km
- The Butchers's Bistro0.4 km
- Time for Tea Prossers0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- School Lane Fish Bar0.9 km
- Kenilworth Cantonese0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Royal Oak0.6 km
- Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd.0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill4.6 km
- Canley5.8 km
- Berkswell6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Croft0.1 km
- Rose Croft0.1 km
- Amherst Road0.2 km
- De Montfort Road0.3 km
- De Montfort Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81AF · Data under Open Government Licence