Postcode report
Is CV1 3BT a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CV1 3BT: area rating, property, schools and local change
CV1 3BT is a postcode in Sherbourne, Coventry, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CV1 3BT, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CV1 3BT are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CV1 3BT is based on Coventry 031 Census 2021. It covers 11,149 residents, 5,107 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 23, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 23% owner-occupied, 45% privately rented, 31% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near CV1 3BT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CV1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £116k from 19 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CV1 3BT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 10 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CV1 3BT by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CV1 3BT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CV1 3BT
Is CV1 3BT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CV1 3BT?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CV1 3BT?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CV1 3BT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CV1 3BT?
LocaleIQ matched CV1 3BT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CV1 3BT?
The latest median sold price is £116k based on 19 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CV1 3BT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.