Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

MARKET WAY, CV1 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET WAY, CV1 1DL.

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Population

764

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 33,600 /yr

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Employed

13%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CV1 1DL 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in CV1 1DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CV1 1DL is a lively urban neighbourhood on Market Way, 0.5km from Coventry in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CV1 1DL is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 67% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Full-time employment stands at 9% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (326 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00185075 (shared with 114 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV1 1DL. The average age is 25.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.9%
Asian / British Asian31.5%
Black / African / Caribbean24.9%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

13%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CV1 1DL are high at 326 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.

Violence and sexual offences713
Shoplifting411
Public order181
Other theft178
Anti-social behaviour159

school Local Schools

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St Osburg's Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Spon Gate Primary School

Good276 pupils0.7 km
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Barr's Hill School and Community College

Good847 pupils0.9 km
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Sidney Stringer Academy

Outstanding1450 pupils1.0 km
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Eden Girls' School Coventry

Outstanding598 pupils1.1 km
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Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Outstanding417 pupils1.1 km
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Hearsall Community Academy

Good443 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good238 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

198 nearby
  • Lo & Co Alison Gingell Building0.7 km
  • Ding Dog0.9 km
  • Food Court0.9 km
  • Korean Garden0.9 km
  • Richard Crossman Cafe0.5 km
  • + 193 more
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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • El Shaddai0.6 km
  • Hamilton News Ltd0.6 km
  • Rudens0.7 km
  • S A News0.8 km
  • + 96 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Quids Pizza0.7 km
  • C Plus0.3 km
  • Marias Bakery0.1 km
  • Roosters Village1.0 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Earl of Mercia0.3 km
  • Fairfax Social Club0.3 km
  • Flannellys0.6 km
  • Teezers0.4 km
  • The Golden Cross0.3 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Family Mart0.1 km
  • One Beyond, Unit 20.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.8 km
  • Ramada Hotel & Suites0.5 km
  • Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.4 km
  • The Telegraph Hotel0.3 km
  • Highcroft House0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry0.7 km
  • Canley2.5 km
  • Coventry Arena4.6 km