CV2 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Henley Road, 0.4km from Henley Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Henley ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 17.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CV2 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00048604 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENLEY ROAD, CV2 1AX.
311
47
£ 39,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV2 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CV2 1AX's 55% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 17.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV2 1AX. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 217,000
5 sales · Mean £ 204,000
Detached
£ 267,000
1 sales · Mean £ 267,000
Flat
£ 119,000
1 sales · Mean £ 119,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV2 1AX has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Henley Green Primary
Castle Wood Special School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Moat House Primary School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Lyng Hall School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Courthouse Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- Woodend Supermarket0.9 km
- Grace Mini Market1.0 km
- Cbdchem0.6 km
- Bell Green News1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bell Green Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Broad Street RFC0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- National Food Store Smakolyk0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- J's Pizza0.9 km
- Wood End Chippy0.9 km
- Eat Delicate0.8 km
- Joe's Masala Hut0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Eat Street0.5 km
- LIDO Supermarket0.9 km
- Moat House Cafe0.5 km
- Di Angela Cafe1.0 km
- Logan Berrys0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena2.8 km
- Coventry4.8 km
- Bedworth5.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CV21AX · Data under Open Government Licence