CV8 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Fieldgate Lane, 0.5km 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 1BT offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% 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 £831k, down 60.7% 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00159355 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIELDGATE LANE, CV8 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELDGATE LANE, CV8 1BT.
288
49
£ 56,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1BT 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CV8 1BT's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £831k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 60.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV8 1BT. The average age is 48.7. 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
Terraced
£ 317,500
6 sales · Mean £ 328,088
Detached
£ 1,072,000
14 sales · Mean £ 1,106,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1BT has low crime rates — 9 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Park Hill Junior School
Thorns Community Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Priory Theatre0.5 km
- Albion General Store & Off Licence0.8 km
- Crustum0.9 km
- Kenilworth News0.4 km
- Ale Rooms1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Abbey Field0.2 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.3 km
- 212 @ Holiday Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wyandotte Inn0.8 km
- Copper House Club Ltd0.7 km
- Kenilworth Abbey Club0.7 km
- Royal Oak0.3 km
- Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd.0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cherry Tree Cafe0.8 km
- Forrest Coffee House1.0 km
- Harringtons on the Hill0.6 km
- Kenilworth Castle ( English Heritage)0.7 km
- Le Raj Spice0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- School Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
- Kenilworth Cantonese0.3 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill4.8 km
- Canley5.8 km
- Berkswell6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Road0.3 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
- De Montfort Road0.4 km
- Malthouse Lane0.4 km
- Rose Croft0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81BT · Data under Open Government Licence