86,375TOTAL POPULATION
33,823HOUSEHOLDS
9.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,960AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CV6 POSTCODE REGION

Coventry (CV6)

The CV6 postcode area is located in the Coventry postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1975 individual postcodes.

There are 23 electoral wards in the CV6 postcode area, including Atherstone, Bedworth, Coventry, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Shipston-On-Stour, Southam, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwick which come under the local authority of the Coventry Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 13% of people in CV6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CV6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The CV6 postcode is located in Coventry, a city in the West Midlands of England. It has an estimated population of 44,909 and the average house price within the district is £165,511.

The postal code spans multiple urban and suburban locations, including parts of Tile Hill, Canley and Eastern Green. There are two distinct areas within the CV6 postcode – Lower Eastern Green to the west and Upper Eastern Green to the east. The CV6 postcode is also home to Coventry University campuses, including Engineering and Computing, Health and Life Sciences, and Business.

Tile Hill is a large residential area with a significant Asian and Afro-Caribbean population. The area is sometimes referred to as “Little India”, due to the abundance of Indian restaurants and shops. The area is populated mostly by students, families and young professionals, and has plenty of parks and recreational facilities.

Canley is mainly residential, with some business premises, and is a largely working-class area. The Canley and Eastern Green Forum was established in 2004, in order to organise relevant projects throughout the area.

The Eastern Green area has a range of housing types, with semi-detached to terraced houses to detached housing estates. There are also some small areas of green space throughout the area and several infant and primary schools.

Public transport options are extensive in the CV6 postcode, with regular train and bus services connecting the area to the rest of Coventry and the West Midlands. There is also a cycle route for commuters who wish to cycle to their destination.

The area is well served by shopping amenities, with a supermarket and several high street shops, as well as several independent pubs and restaurants. There are also two leisure centres in the area – Academy Fitness (which includes a gym and swimming pool) and the Shacklesford Street Social Club.

In terms of culture, the CV6 postcode is home to numerous churches, community centres, and sports / leisure facilities. There is a theatre group (Coventry Action Theatre) that implements a range of theatrical performances, alongside cultural events such as Coventry Mela.

TheCV6 postcode is an extremely diverse and vibrant area of Coventry, with something for everyone. It has extensive public transport links, plenty of recreational activities and nightlife, and an array of unique cuisine to enjoy.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82%WORKING
  • 18%UNEMPLOYED

18% of people in CV6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 62%WHITE
  • 38%NON-WHITE

62% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CV6West Midlands

West Midlands

The county of West Midlands

CV6 is located in the county of West Midlands, in England.

West Midlands has a total population of 2,864,900, making it the 2nd largest county in the UK.

West Midlands has a total area of 348 square miles, and a population density of 3177 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Midlands Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCV6
Postal TownCoventry
MSOA NameCoventry 017
LSOA NameCoventry 017C
CountyWest Midlands
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCoventry
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

CV6 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CV6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alderman's Green
Ash Green
Bell Green
Corley
Coundon
Court House Green
Edgwick
Exhall
Foleshill
Foxford
Goodyers End
Hall Green
Henley Green
Holbrooks
Keresley
Keresley Newlands
Little Heath
Longford
Manor House
Neal's Green
Oxford Canal
Rowley's Green
Whitmore Park
Wood End
Browse Postcodes in CV6

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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