CV1 1AJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Draper's Fields in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 20) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.
Safety: Crime rates are high (323 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00185090 (shared with 1453 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1AJ.
841
20
£ 33,600 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
70% of homes in CV1 1AJ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV1 1AJ. The average age is 19.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CV1 1AJ are high at 323 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barr's Hill School and Community College
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Sidney Stringer Academy
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Hillfields Nursery School
Spon Gate Primary School
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
197 nearby- Noodle King0.3 km
- Admiral Casino0.4 km
- Basement Browns0.5 km
- Bistrot Pierre0.4 km
- Chi Bar0.5 km
- + 192 more
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- Nisa0.2 km
- OXFAM0.6 km
- S A Newsagents0.6 km
- + 119 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Merrick Lodge0.3 km
- Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.3 km
- Britannia Coventry Hotel0.4 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.2 km
- MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Al Bader Restaurant0.5 km
- Philip Larkin0.2 km
- The Yard0.7 km
- Rileys Snooker Hall0.9 km
- Ballentines at The Quadrant Club0.8 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Falafel Corner0.5 km
- St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.3 km
- Annie's Kitchen0.7 km
- Ruby Chinese0.7 km
- Hello Chicken0.9 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Family Mart0.6 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Freshways Cash and Carry0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.3 km
- Canley2.8 km
- Coventry Arena4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11AJ · Data under Open Government Licence