coventry CV8 Postcodes

Coventry (CV8)

The CV8 postcode area is located in the Coventry postcode town region, within the county of Warwickshire, and contains a total of 1085 individual postcodes.

There are 73 electoral wards in the CV8 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 Warwick Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 40% of people in CV8 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 CV8 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

CV8 postcode is located in the Coventry district of the West Midlands in England. It is situated in the Warwickshire county, close to the borders with Leicestershire and Staffordshire, and around 8 miles east of Birmingham City Centre.

The area is home to the Kenilworth Castle, Hatton Country World, Ryton Organic Gardens as well as the Coventry Motor Museum. There are many rural villages such as Ansty, Burton Green and Hill Wootton, offering a scenic and historic setting. Stoneleigh Park is a popular area for a large number of businesses and also the venue for major events on a regular basis.

CV8 is well served by public transport with regular services from the Coventry railway station to London and many other cities, as well as easy access to the M6 motorway and Coventry Airport.

The postcode district comprises a population of around 17,000 people and is mainly residential with some significant business premises in the area. It enjoys a rural character with a mix of detached homes, new builds, some large housing estates and small villages.

Like many other areas, CV8 has a number of excellent schools focusing on the arts, sciences and technology, along with a range of other educational facilities.

There are a good number of pubs, restaurants and shops located within the postcode area, along with a post office, library and leisure centres too. Green spaces are also in abundance, providing residents with the opportunity to explore a range of wildlife, beautiful parks and gardens as well as canal towpaths and cycle trails.

The postcode area is particularly popular due to its excellent transport links, variety of educational establishments and cultural heritage. With the constant development of new housing, the population of the postcode will continue to grow, ensuring the affluent residential area remains desirable and popular with both locals and visitors.

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