CV2 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Luscombe 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 1AQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00165742 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUSCOMBE ROAD, CV2 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUSCOMBE ROAD, CV2 1AQ.
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£ 36,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1AQ 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 56% of tenure in CV2 1AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 122,000
3 sales · Mean £ 136,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CV2 1AQ is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Henley Green Primary
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Whittle Academy
Castle Wood Special School
Moat House Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Walsgrave Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- Diana Foodstore0.9 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Henley Green Food Hub0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Walsgrave Club0.6 km
- Broad Street RFC0.9 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Scoffs0.9 km
- Joe's Masala Hut0.3 km
- The Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill1.0 km
- Dhillons Plaice0.7 km
- Eastern Star0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- St Mary's Church0.9 km
- Moat House Cafe0.9 km
- SSPP Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena3.4 km
- Coventry5.1 km
- Bedworth5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21AQ · Data under Open Government Licence