Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

GAYER STREET, CV6 7EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAYER STREET, CV6 7EW.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV6 7EW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CV6 7EW has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

CV6 7EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gayer Street, 0.2km from Foleshill in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Longford ward and the Coventry North East constituency.

For families considering a move, CV6 7EW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k. 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 7EW are sourced from Output Area E00048586 (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 7EW. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.4%
Asian / British Asian20.8%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

5 sales · Mean £ 164,080

Terraced

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

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

CV6 7EW has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences96
Vehicle crime24
Burglary21
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Little Heath Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils0.3 km
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Good Shepherd Catholic School

Good237 pupils0.3 km
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St Laurences CofE Primary School

Good409 pupils0.4 km
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Courthouse Green Primary School

Good699 pupils0.8 km
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Edgewick Community Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Holbrook Primary School

Good602 pupils0.9 km
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Longford Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.9 km
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St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • One Bubble1.0 km
  • St Thomas Church0.8 km
  • Bucks0.9 km
  • Chennai Dosa0.5 km
  • Costa @ Next0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • AM Superstore0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Danielo Ce Avem Noi Aici?0.6 km
  • Fateh General Store0.8 km
  • + 49 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
  • Cherry Tree Sports and Social Club1.0 km
  • Foleshill Ex Servicemens Club0.9 km
  • Royal Hotel0.1 km
  • Parkstone Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • National Food Store Smakolyk0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Batch of the Day0.7 km
  • Divine Doughnuts0.3 km
  • Triple Ate Batch Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza House0.7 km
  • Sylhet Balti0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry Arena1.3 km
  • Coventry4.4 km
  • Bedworth4.9 km