CV8 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Beehive Hill, 0.7km from Castle Green 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 1BY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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. Property: Prices average £685k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00159354 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEEHIVE HILL, CV8 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEEHIVE HILL, CV8 1BY.
394
49
£ 56,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1BY 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CV8 1BY combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£685k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1BY. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 632,500
6 sales · Mean £ 660,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1BY 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Abbey Field0.8 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Harringtons on the Hill0.8 km
- Kenilworth Castle ( English Heritage)0.7 km
- Queen and Castle0.7 km
- The Butchers's Bistro0.8 km
- Time for Tea Prossers0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Royal Oak0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kenilworth Cantonese0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill4.4 km
- Canley5.7 km
- Berkswell5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Amherst Road0.2 km
- Clinton Lane0.2 km
- Cobbs Road0.2 km
- Cobbs Road0.3 km
- Rose Croft0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81BY · Data under Open Government Licence