CV8 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Elmbank Road, 0.6km from Ladyes Hills 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 1AL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £561k. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00159357 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMBANK ROAD, CV8 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMBANK ROAD, CV8 1AL.
236
54
£ 56,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1AL 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CV8 1AL's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £561k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1AL. 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
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
£ 538,000
2 sales · Mean £ 538,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1AL has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Priors Field Primary School
Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre
Park Hill Junior School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Clinton Primary School
Thorns Community Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Priory Theatre0.5 km
- Albion General Store & Off Licence0.8 km
- Crustum0.8 km
- Kenilworth News0.3 km
- Margaret Hills Health Foods1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Abbey Field0.2 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.1 km
- 212 @ Holiday Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wyandotte Inn0.8 km
- Copper House Club Ltd0.8 km
- Kenilworth Abbey Club0.6 km
- Royal Oak0.3 km
- Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd.0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Cherry Tree Cafe0.8 km
- Forrest Coffee House0.9 km
- Harringtons on the Hill0.4 km
- Kenilworth Castle ( English Heritage)0.6 km
- Le Raj Spice0.8 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- School Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
- Kenilworth Cantonese0.1 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill5.0 km
- Canley6.0 km
- Berkswell6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Malthouse Lane0.2 km
- Malthouse Lane0.2 km
- De Montfort Road0.3 km
- De Montfort Road0.3 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81AL · Data under Open Government Licence