CV8 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Denton Close, 0.3km from Castle Green in Kenilworth. Administratively it sits within Kenilworth Abbey & Arden ward and the Kenilworth and Southam constituency.
For serious buyers, CV8 1BJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00159370 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENTON CLOSE, CV8 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENTON CLOSE, CV8 1BJ.
218
48
£ 56,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CV8 1BJ's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £189k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £189k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV8 1BJ. The average age is 48.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,500
8 sales · Mean £ 194,875
Flat
£ 175,000
22 sales · Mean £ 170,904
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1BJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre
Clinton Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Priory Theatre0.9 km
- Kenilworth News0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Abbey Field0.6 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.5 km
- 212 @ Holiday Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Harringtons on the Hill0.2 km
- Kenilworth Castle ( English Heritage)0.2 km
- Queen and Castle0.2 km
- The Butchers's Bistro0.5 km
- Time for Tea Prossers0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kenilworth Abbey Club1.0 km
- Royal Oak0.8 km
- Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd.1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Kenilworth Cantonese0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill4.9 km
- Canley6.2 km
- Berkswell6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Clinton Avenue0.2 km
- Clinton Avenue0.2 km
- De Montfort Road0.2 km
- Castle Hill0.2 km
- De Montfort Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81BJ · Data under Open Government Licence