Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

CV1 1JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV1 1JQ.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 29,000 /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 1JQ 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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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 66% social renting, CV1 1JQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1JQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Draper's Fields in Coventry. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the Coventry South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CV1 1JQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (336 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CV1 1JQ are sourced from Output Area E00172213 (shared with 49 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 1JQ. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.0%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean18.9%
Other / Mixed17.5%

Economic Activity

13%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near CV1 1JQ are high at 336 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 offences778
Shoplifting436
Other theft182
Public order181
Anti-social behaviour178

school Local Schools

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Sidney Stringer Academy

Outstanding1450 pupils0.4 km
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Eden Girls' School Coventry

Outstanding598 pupils0.5 km
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Sidney Stringer Primary Academy

Outstanding417 pupils0.5 km
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Barr's Hill School and Community College

Good847 pupils0.7 km
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Hillfields Nursery School

Outstanding152 pupils0.7 km
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St Osburg's Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School

Good335 pupils0.8 km
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Southfields Primary School

Good413 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

217 nearby
  • Noodle King0.4 km
  • Admiral Casino0.4 km
  • Basement Browns0.5 km
  • Bistrot Pierre0.4 km
  • Chi Bar0.5 km
  • + 212 more
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Retailers - Other

129 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Nisa0.2 km
  • OXFAM0.6 km
  • S A Newsagents0.7 km
  • + 124 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Merrick Lodge0.5 km
  • Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Telegraph Hotel0.4 km
  • Britannia Coventry Hotel0.2 km
  • Highcroft House0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Al Bader Restaurant0.5 km
  • Philip Larkin0.2 km
  • The Yard0.7 km
  • Rileys Snooker Hall1.0 km
  • The Empire0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Falafel Corner0.5 km
  • St Ives Pasty Coventry Ltd0.3 km
  • Annie's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Ruby Chinese0.8 km
  • Hello Chicken0.8 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Family Mart0.7 km
  • One Beyond, Unit 20.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Freshways Cash and Carry0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry1.3 km
  • Canley3.0 km
  • Coventry Arena4.1 km