CV9 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Long Street, 1.3km from Merevale Hall in Atherstone. Administratively it sits within Atherstone Central ward and the North Warwickshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CV9 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00186921 (shared with 155 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONG STREET, CV9 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG STREET, CV9 1AZ.
213
38
£ 39,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV9 1AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
At 80% private renter occupancy, CV9 1AZ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 38).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV9 1AZ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 90,000
3 sales · Mean £ 94,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CV9 1AZ is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Atherstone Nursery School
Outwoods Primary School
Racemeadow Primary Academy
The Queen Elizabeth Academy
St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Drinks King0.2 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.0 km
- Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd0.9 km
- The Cakeart Studio0.3 km
- Ama & Deea0.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Wine Bar0.1 km
- Hat and Beaver0.3 km
- The Legion0.1 km
- Market Tavern0.1 km
- The Clock0.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Maya Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- Artigiano0.3 km
- Atherstone Coffee House0.0 km
- Baxterstorey at TNT Express House0.9 km
- Baxterstorey at TNT Parcel Distribution Centre0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.2 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Atherstone House0.1 km
- Oriental Chef0.3 km
- Coleshill Road Chip Shop0.4 km
- Dee's Thai Takeaway0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherstone0.3 km
- Polesworth6.8 km
- Nuneaton8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Atherstone Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Milliners Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CV91AZ · Data under Open Government Licence