Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

CV2 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV2 1AS.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV2 1AS 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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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 83% social renting, CV2 1AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Henley Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CV2 1AS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. 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. 83% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00048517 (shared with 6 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 1AS. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.0%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean20.2%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 around CV2 1AS is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences115
Criminal damage and arson38
Vehicle crime26
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Henley Green Primary

Good432 pupils0.2 km
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Castle Wood Special School

Outstanding160 pupils0.7 km
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Good1359 pupils0.8 km
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Moat House Primary School

Good432 pupils0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.9 km
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils1.1 km
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Whittle Academy

Good232 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Diana Foodstore0.9 km
  • Woodend Supermarket1.0 km
  • Cbdchem0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Walsgrave Club0.9 km
  • Broad Street RFC0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Eat Street0.7 km
  • Moat House Cafe0.7 km
  • SSPP Club1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Wood End Chippy1.0 km
  • Joe's Masala Hut0.2 km
  • The Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry Arena3.1 km
  • Coventry4.9 km
  • Bedworth5.5 km