Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

THE RIDDINGS, CV5 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDDINGS, CV5 6AU.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Cannon Park Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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Earlsdon Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km
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All Souls' Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils1.4 km
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Hearsall Community Academy

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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Stivichall Primary School

Good528 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Hotel Coventry1.0 km
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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