CV8 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Woodcote Avenue, 0.3km from Castle Green in Kenilworth. Administratively it sits within Kenilworth Abbey & Arden ward and the Kenilworth and Southam constituency.
For serious buyers, CV8 1BH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, down 35.5% year-on-year. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00159367 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODCOTE AVENUE, CV8 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODCOTE AVENUE, CV8 1BH.
224
47
£ 56,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CV8 1BH combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£303k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £303k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 35.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV8 1BH. The average age is 46.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 357,500
6 sales · Mean £ 341,600
Detached
£ 392,000
4 sales · Mean £ 412,875
Flat
£ 180,000
9 sales · Mean £ 181,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1BH has low crime rates — 11 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
Clinton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Priory Theatre1.0 km
- Kenilworth News0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Abbey Field0.7 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Harringtons on the Hill0.4 km
- Kenilworth Castle ( English Heritage)0.3 km
- Queen and Castle0.3 km
- The Butchers's Bistro0.6 km
- Time for Tea Prossers0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Royal Oak0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kenilworth Cantonese0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill4.8 km
- Berkswell6.0 km
- Canley6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Clinton Lane0.1 km
- Clinton Avenue0.2 km
- Clinton Avenue0.2 km
- Cobbs Road0.3 km
- De Montfort Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81BH · Data under Open Government Licence