CV8 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Pears Close, 0.3km from Ladyes Hills in Kenilworth. Administratively it sits within Kenilworth Abbey & Arden ward and the Kenilworth and Southam constituency.
For serious buyers, CV8 1BS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £812k. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00159368 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEARS CLOSE, CV8 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEARS CLOSE, CV8 1BS.
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44
£ 56,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV8 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CV8 1BS combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£812k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £812k 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 1BS. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 630,000
13 sales · Mean £ 663,173
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV8 1BS has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre
Park Hill Junior School
Priors Field Primary School
Thorns Community Infant School
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
Clinton Primary School
St John's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Priory Theatre0.2 km
- Albion General Store & Off Licence0.5 km
- Crustum0.5 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Abbey Field0.2 km
- The Kenilworth0.9 km
- Old Bakery Hotel0.3 km
- 212 @ Holiday Inn0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wyandotte Inn0.5 km
- Copper House Club Ltd0.4 km
- Kenilworth Abbey Club0.4 km
- Royal Oak0.1 km
- Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd.0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Ardens0.8 km
- Bear And Ragged Staff1.0 km
- Cherry Tree Cafe0.5 km
- Coffee on the Corner0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's Superstore0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Alfie Grimshaw0.8 km
- Mulan Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- School Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
- The BBQ Express1.0 km
- Amante Del Cibo0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tile Hill5.1 km
- Canley6.0 km
- Berkswell6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Fields0.1 km
- Abbey Fields0.1 km
- Manor Road0.2 km
- Manor Road0.2 km
- Sports & Social Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV81BS · Data under Open Government Licence