CV1 1FQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Coventry in Coventry. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.
Safety: Crime rates are high (438 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1FQ are sourced from Output Area E00172193 (shared with 124 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV1 1FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1FQ.
230
28
£ 33,600 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1FQ 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
CV1 1FQ is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 69% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV1 1FQ. The average age is 28.2. 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 1FQ are high at 438 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
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Sidney Stringer Academy
Spon Gate Primary School
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Southfields Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
219 nearby- Noodle King0.2 km
- Admiral Casino0.1 km
- Basement Browns0.1 km
- Bistrot Pierre0.1 km
- Chi Bar0.1 km
- + 214 more
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Nisa0.3 km
- OXFAM0.1 km
- Salts0.3 km
- + 100 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Merrick Lodge0.8 km
- Britannia Coventry Hotel0.3 km
- Highcroft House0.8 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.3 km
- Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Al Bader Restaurant0.1 km
- Philip Larkin0.3 km
- The Yard0.2 km
- Kathleens0.8 km
- Kasbah0.8 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Falafel Corner0.0 km
- St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.2 km
- Quids Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Rush0.9 km
- Roma Pizza0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Family Mart0.2 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.2 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry0.8 km
- Canley2.6 km
- Coventry Arena4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11FQ · Data under Open Government Licence