CV6 5GY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crabmill Lane, 0.5km from Great Heath in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Foleshill ward and the Coventry North East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CV6 5GY offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, 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 5GY are sourced from Output Area E00048427 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRABMILL LANE, CV6 5GY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRABMILL LANE, CV6 5GY.
343
29
£ 34,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV6 5GY 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 5GY has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV6 5GY. The average age is 29.4. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
4 sales · Mean £ 121,254
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CV6 5GY is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stanton Bridge Primary School
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Broad Heath Community Primary School
Edgewick Community Primary School
Stoke Heath Primary School
Courthouse Green Primary School
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Little Heath Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.4 km
- Charlies Meats0.8 km
- D S Vim News and Grocery0.9 km
- Furat Market0.1 km
- Heath Crescent Store0.9 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Valley Fish Bar0.8 km
- RANGOLEE SWEET CENTRE0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Kurdistan Restaurant0.8 km
- Pizza O'more Coventry LTD0.8 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Crow in the Oak0.9 km
- Mercia Venue Banqueting Suite0.9 km
- Foleshill Ex Servicemens Club0.8 km
- Grill Father0.9 km
- The New Crow Bar & Grill0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Eggless Cake Shop Coventry Ltd0.7 km
- Foleshill Express0.7 km
- Gurdwara Singh Sabha Temple0.3 km
- Maeme's Piri Piri0.7 km
- Coventrian1.0 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Dadyal0.7 km
- Foleshill Supermarket0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Coventry Arena2.3 km
- Coventry3.3 km
- Canley4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CV65GY · Data under Open Government Licence