CV8 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Bridge Street, 0.4km from Ladyes Hills in Kenilworth. Administratively it sits within Kenilworth Abbey & Arden ward and the Kenilworth and Southam constituency.
For serious buyers, CV8 1BQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 30.0% 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00159368 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, CV8 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, CV8 1BQ.
293
44
£ 56,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1BQ 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 1BQ combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£190k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £190k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 30.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV8 1BQ. The average age is 43.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 182,500
26 sales · Mean £ 196,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1BQ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre
Priors Field Primary School
Park Hill Junior School
Thorns Community Infant School
Clinton Primary School
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Priory Theatre0.3 km
- Albion General Store & Off Licence0.5 km
- Crustum0.6 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Abbey Field0.1 km
- The Kenilworth0.9 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.2 km
- 212 @ Holiday Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wyandotte Inn0.6 km
- Copper House Club Ltd0.5 km
- Kenilworth Abbey Club0.4 km
- Royal Oak0.2 km
- Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd.0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Ardens0.8 km
- Cherry Tree Cafe0.5 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Forrest Coffee House0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's Superstore0.9 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Alfie Grimshaw0.8 km
- Mulan Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- School Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- Amante Del Cibo1.0 km
- Kenilworth Cantonese0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill5.1 km
- Canley6.0 km
- Berkswell6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Fields0.1 km
- Manor Road0.2 km
- Abbey Fields0.2 km
- Manor Road0.2 km
- Sports & Social Club0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81BQ · Data under Open Government Licence