Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

SMITHFORD WAY, CV1 1FZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHFORD WAY, CV1 1FZ.

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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 1FZ 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
workEmployment
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

CV1 1FZ has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.

home £107,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CV1 1FZ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Smithford 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 1FZ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 (367 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1FZ 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 1FZ. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 110,000

7 sales · Mean £ 121,500

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

Crime rates near CV1 1FZ are high at 367 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 offences772
Shoplifting432
Anti-social behaviour194
Other theft188
Public order188

school Local Schools

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St Osburg's Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Barr's Hill School and Community College

Good847 pupils0.6 km
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Spon Gate Primary School

Good276 pupils0.7 km
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Sidney Stringer Academy

Outstanding1450 pupils0.8 km
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Eden Girls' School Coventry

Outstanding598 pupils0.8 km
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Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Outstanding417 pupils0.9 km
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Hillfields Nursery School

Outstanding152 pupils1.1 km
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Southfields Primary School

Good413 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

200 nearby
  • Noodle King0.1 km
  • Admiral Casino0.2 km
  • Basement Browns0.4 km
  • Bistrot Pierre0.3 km
  • Chi Bar0.4 km
  • + 195 more
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Retailers - Other

112 nearby
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Nisa0.2 km
  • OXFAM0.4 km
  • S A Newsagents0.8 km
  • + 107 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Merrick Lodge0.5 km
  • Britannia Coventry Hotel0.4 km
  • Highcroft House0.6 km
  • The Telegraph Hotel0.0 km
  • Ibis Coventry Centre Hotel0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Al Bader Restaurant0.4 km
  • Philip Larkin0.1 km
  • The Yard0.4 km
  • Kathleens0.9 km
  • Kasbah0.8 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Falafel Corner0.3 km
  • St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.2 km
  • Quids Pizza0.8 km
  • Roma Pizza0.9 km
  • Sky Blue Pizza1.0 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Freshways Cash and Carry0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Family Mart0.4 km
  • One Beyond, Unit 20.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry1.0 km
  • Canley2.6 km
  • Coventry Arena4.3 km