CV6 1LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fynford Road, 0.8km from Radford in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Radford ward and the Coventry North West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV6 1LY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 CV6 1LY are sourced from Output Area E00048743 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FYNFORD ROAD, CV6 1LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FYNFORD ROAD, CV6 1LY.
319
34
£ 37,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV6 1LY 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CV6 1LY spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV6 1LY. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 157,000
3 sales · Mean £ 154,166
Semi-Detached
£ 143,000
1 sales · Mean £ 143,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV6 1LY has low crime rates — 34 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
Radford Primary Academy
Moseley Primary School
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Hill Farm Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Spon Gate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- S A Newsagents0.6 km
- Coventry Central SDA Social Supermar0.8 km
- Ellys Convenience Store0.6 km
- Drinks 4 You0.3 km
- Greggs PLC1.0 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Merrick Lodge0.8 km
- Highcroft House0.9 km
- MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Gorety0.9 km
- Hub's Hut Burgers0.7 km
- Dosa Village0.4 km
- Hudspith Catering Services1.0 km
- MOSELEY PRIMARY SCHOOL0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Freshways Cash and Carry0.6 km
- ALDI Supermarket0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Lions Inn0.6 km
- Radford Social Club0.2 km
- Holyhead0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Dada Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Dome Falafel1.0 km
- Fresco Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- Fusion Chicken0.2 km
- Harry Haddocks0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry2.1 km
- Canley2.8 km
- Coventry Arena3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CV61LY · Data under Open Government Licence