CV5 6AU is a sought-after residential area on The Riddings, 0.2km from Westwood Gardens in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Earlsdon ward and the Coventry South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CV5, CV5 6AU offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £426k, up 126.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CV5 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00048375 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE RIDDINGS, CV5 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDDINGS, CV5 6AU.
302
49
£ 56,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV5 6AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CV5 6AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 126.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV5 6AU. The average age is 49.1. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 510,000
8 sales · Mean £ 530,010
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
5 sales · Mean £ 350,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV5 6AU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cannon Park Primary School
Earlsdon Primary School
All Souls' Catholic Primary School
Hearsall Community Academy
Stivichall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- AP Harvey Wines Ltd, Harveys Wines0.9 km
- Earlsdon Post Office0.9 km
- Earlsdon Post Office0.9 km
- Go Outdoors0.8 km
- Bargain Buys1.0 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Allys Balti0.9 km
- Anatolia, Turkish BBQ Grill0.9 km
- Angelito Cafe & Tapas Bar0.9 km
- Bombay Palace0.9 km
- Cafe Bravo0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Dessert Box1.0 km
- Canley Food Store0.5 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Yo! To Go!, Unit D1.0 km
- Sammys Dessert Cafe1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Beechwood Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
- The Cottage0.9 km
- The Phantom Coach0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.9 km
- Hearsall Golf Club0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Coventry1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ALDI Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco Supermarket1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canley0.7 km
- Coventry2.2 km
- Tile Hill3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CV56AU · Data under Open Government Licence