CV1 1FX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Coventry in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV1 1FX is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood 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 (375 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1FX are sourced from Output Area E00185075 (shared with 114 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV1 1FX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1FX.
764
25
£ 33,600 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV1 1FX 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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in CV1 1FX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV1 1FX. 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
Economic Activity
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 1FX are high at 375 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
Spon Gate Primary School
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Sidney Stringer Academy
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Hillfields Nursery School
Southfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
205 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- Admiral Casino0.1 km
- Bean & Brunch0.2 km
- Belgrade Theatre Enterprises Ltd0.2 km
- CACAO, coffee&chocolate co.0.1 km
- + 200 more
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Bolicious0.2 km
- China Mini Market0.2 km
- Clive Miller0.2 km
- Cogs of Coventry0.2 km
- Coventry Central SDA Social Supermar0.6 km
- + 101 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Heat0.3 km
- Hops d'Amour0.1 km
- Litten Tree / LTB Showrooms0.4 km
- Town Crier0.2 km
- Broomfield Tavern1.0 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Family Mart0.3 km
- One Beyond, Unit 20.1 km
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- GDK - Food Restaurant & take-away0.2 km
- Krispy Kreme Coventry0.1 km
- Magic Corn0.2 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Rainbow Dragon0.9 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.7 km
- Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.2 km
- Highcroft House0.6 km
- Merrick Lodge0.6 km
- Ashleigh House0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry0.9 km
- Canley2.6 km
- Coventry Arena4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CV11FX · Data under Open Government Licence