CV6 1NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hewitt Avenue, 0.6km from Drapers Field in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Radford ward and the Coventry North West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV6 1NL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £84k, 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 1NL are sourced from Output Area E00048751 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEWITT AVENUE, CV6 1NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEWITT AVENUE, CV6 1NL.
286
35
£ 37,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV6 1NL 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
CV6 1NL has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV6 1NL. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,500
4 sales · Mean £ 91,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CV6 1NL is moderate at 64 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
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Radford Primary Academy
Moseley Primary School
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Spon Gate Primary School
Eden Girls' School Coventry
Sidney Stringer Academy
Hill Farm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Belgrade Theatre Enterprises Ltd0.8 km
- Connors Coffee0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Evro Cafe0.9 km
- + 78 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Coventry Central SDA Social Supermar0.5 km
- Delta Supermarket0.8 km
- Ellys Convenience Store0.6 km
- Drinks 4 You0.3 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Hops d'Amour0.9 km
- Town Crier1.0 km
- Arches Venue0.9 km
- Railway Bar & Grill1.0 km
- The Lions Inn0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Freshways Cash and Carry0.5 km
- ALDI Supermarket0.4 km
- Morrisons Supermarket0.9 km
- One Beyond, Unit 21.0 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- GDK - Food Restaurant & take-away0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Coventry1.0 km
- Magic Corn1.0 km
- Dada Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Dome Falafel0.9 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Coventry City Centre Premier Inn0.7 km
- Highcroft House0.6 km
- Merrick Lodge0.5 km
- MOUNT GUEST HOUSE0.5 km
- The Telegraph Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry1.8 km
- Canley2.6 km
- Coventry Arena3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CV61NL · Data under Open Government Licence