CV8 1BX is a sought-after residential area located 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 1BX offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00159354 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV8 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV8 1BX.
394
49
£ 56,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1BX 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
CV8 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 1BX. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1BX has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Priors Field Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Kenilworth News1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Abbey Field0.8 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Harringtons on the Hill0.8 km
- Kenilworth Castle ( English Heritage)0.8 km
- Queen and Castle0.8 km
- The Butchers's Bistro0.7 km
- Time for Tea Prossers0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Royal Oak0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kenilworth Cantonese0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill4.4 km
- Canley5.6 km
- Berkswell5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Amherst Road0.1 km
- Rose Croft0.2 km
- Rose Croft0.2 km
- Clinton Lane0.3 km
- Cobbs Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81BX · Data under Open Government Licence