CV8 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Hammonds Terrace, 0.1km from Castle Green in Kenilworth. Administratively it sits within Kenilworth Abbey & Arden ward and the Kenilworth and Southam constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CV8, CV8 1AR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CV8 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00159363 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMMONDS TERRACE, CV8 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMMONDS TERRACE, CV8 1AR.
255
51
£ 56,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CV8 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £301k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV8 1AR. The average age is 51.0. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 259,599
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1AR has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Priors Field Primary School
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Clinton Primary School
Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Kenilworth News0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Abbey Field0.8 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Harringtons on the Hill0.3 km
- Kenilworth Castle ( English Heritage)0.1 km
- Queen and Castle0.2 km
- The Butchers's Bistro0.6 km
- Time for Tea Prossers0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Royal Oak1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kenilworth Cantonese0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill5.0 km
- Berkswell6.2 km
- Canley6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Clinton Avenue0.0 km
- Clinton Avenue0.1 km
- Queen & Castle0.2 km
- Clarendon Arms0.2 km
- Castle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81AR · Data under Open Government Licence