Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

DERSINGHAM DRIVE, CV6 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERSINGHAM DRIVE, CV6 7BQ.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV6 7BQ 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CV6 7BQ — age 38, 73% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 20.8% year-on-year.

home £204,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CV6 7BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dersingham Drive, 0.3km from Hall Green in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Longford ward and the Coventry North East constituency.

For families considering a move, CV6 7BQ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k, up 20.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CV6 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00048627 (shared with 4 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 CV6 7BQ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.0%
Asian / British Asian27.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

7 sales · Mean £ 177,714

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CV6 7BQ has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime22
Burglary13
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Alderman's Green Primary School

Requires Improvement523 pupils0.4 km
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St Laurences CofE Primary School

Good409 pupils0.5 km
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Longford Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.5 km
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Grangehurst Primary School

Good411 pupils1.0 km
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Little Heath Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.1 km
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Good Shepherd Catholic School

Good237 pupils1.1 km
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Foxford Community School

Good1014 pupils1.2 km
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Castle Wood Special School

Outstanding160 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Bell Green Store0.6 km
  • Bell Green News0.7 km
  • D M Halal0.7 km
  • FARM FOODS0.7 km
  • Gills Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.9 km
  • Rose And Crown0.6 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • Bell Green Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Bird in Hand0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • LIDO Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
  • St Thomas Church0.8 km
  • Bucks0.9 km
  • Costa @ Next0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • J's Pizza0.8 km
  • Georges Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Aldermans Green Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Batch of the Day0.8 km
  • Divine Doughnuts0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • National Food Store Smakolyk0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry Arena1.3 km
  • Bedworth4.1 km
  • Coventry5.3 km