Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

GREENFINCH ROAD, CV4 8EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENFINCH ROAD, CV4 8EN.

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Population

511

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV4 8EN 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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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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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

CV4 8EN has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

CV4 8EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenfinch Road, 1.0km from Westwood Heath in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Westwood ward and the Coventry South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CV4 8EN is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £283k. 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 CV4 8EN are sourced from Output Area E00048963 (shared with 9 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 CV4 8EN. The average age is 26.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.1%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 219,997

4 sales · Mean £ 214,497

Detached

£ 275,997

4 sales · Mean £ 275,935

Terraced

£ 183,995

8 sales · Mean £ 191,121

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

Crime around CV4 8EN is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences121
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Finham Park 2

Good665 pupils0.3 km
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Charter Academy

Inadequate333 pupils0.3 km
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The Westwood Academy

Requires Improvement779 pupils0.6 km
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers

Good492 pupils0.6 km
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Templars Primary School

Good631 pupils0.6 km
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Leigh Church of England Academy

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School

Good217 pupils1.3 km
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West Coventry Academy

Requires Improvement1089 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Earlsdon Rugby Football Club0.6 km
  • The Newlands0.9 km
  • The Sovereign0.2 km
  • Lime Tree Park WMC0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Bigger Pan0.9 km
  • Heat N Eat0.9 km
  • Kanley Bistro0.8 km
  • Al Rahman0.3 km
  • Chef Wang1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • Canley Oriental Limited0.9 km
  • S & S Charter Stores0.2 km
  • Charter News & Off Licence0.8 km
  • Charter Post Office0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Alan Higgs Centre0.5 km
  • Evtec Automotive0.8 km
  • Wilson Vale Catering0.9 km
  • ISS Barclays Bank PLC0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Costco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tile Hill1.5 km
  • Canley1.8 km
  • Coventry4.1 km