Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1AE.

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Population

444

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV2 1AE 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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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CV2 1AE has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

CV2 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Henley Road, 0.5km from Henley Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CV2 1AE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. 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 CV2 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00165742 (shared with 10 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 CV2 1AE. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean15.5%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 181,000

3 sales · Mean £ 163,833

Flat

£ 57,500

2 sales · Mean £ 57,500

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

CV2 1AE has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences86
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson21
Other crime12
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Henley Green Primary

Good432 pupils0.3 km
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Wood Special School

Outstanding160 pupils0.8 km
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Good1359 pupils0.8 km
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Whittle Academy

Good232 pupils0.9 km
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Moat House Primary School

Good432 pupils1.0 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils1.0 km
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Wyken Croft Primary School

Good899 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • TTA Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Bains & Bains News1.0 km
  • Fresh Vibes0.4 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • B&M Stores Limited0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • SSPP Club0.8 km
  • Eat Street0.9 km
  • Moat House Cafe0.9 km
  • St Mary's Church1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dhillons Plaice0.8 km
  • Eastern Star0.9 km
  • Scoffs0.9 km
  • Joe's Masala Hut0.3 km
  • The Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Walsgrave Club0.7 km
  • Red Lion1.0 km
  • Broad Street RFC0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry Arena3.3 km
  • Coventry5.0 km
  • Bedworth5.6 km