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CV8 1BP

Bridge Street

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden

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Detailed insights for CV8 1BP

Overview

Postcode CV8 1BP is located in an urban city, within the Kenilworth Abbey & Arden ward of Warwick in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kenilworth West area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kenilworth West is £68,818 per year. The nearest station is Kenilworth, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Kenilworth West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,726 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kenilworth West has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Kenilworth West is £68,818 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV8 1BP.

Flood risk

High

Kenilworth West near CV8 1BP has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kenilworth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV8 1BP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Kenilworth

N/A

Walking directions to Kenilworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV8 1BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAbbey FieldsLargeWalking directions to Abbey Fields

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
2,233.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.05(+95%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.05(-46%)
Vehicle crime
7.82(+20%)
Shoplifting
5.41(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.41(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
84.88%
Other White
19
6.53%
Pakistani
5
1.72%
Irish
5
1.72%
Indian
4
1.37%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
62.9%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.92%
No qualifications
15
6.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.44%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
39.72%
Owns with a mortgage
44
31.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
24.11%
Other social rented
3
2.13%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.13%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden

Median price£495,000
Price per sq ft£429
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £712K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £429 per square foot) in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,338,550.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£710,000£460
Semi-Detached24£461,000£404
Terraced16£402,500£474
Flats10£228,250£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£605,000£169,000£327,500£350,000
2017£590,000£175,000£397,500£400,000
2018£686,250£277,400£360,000£290,500
2019£625,000£265,000£379,975£332,500
2020£632,125£245,500£365,000£345,000
2021£763,000£421,000£389,975£313,530
2022£747,500£193,750£420,000£340,000
2023£625,000£221,250£400,000£437,500
2024£685,000£175,000£400,000£344,000
2025£640,000£194,000£420,000£392,500
2026£725,000£243,750£440,000£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336£261£318£362
2017£357£309£340£389
2018£403£344£325£373
2019£377£322£348£396
2020£397£385£388£412
2021£420£365£352£413
2022£443£320£425£385
2023£411£330£411£449
2024£404£301£412£451
2025£431£322£383£491
2026£457£389£440£423
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kenilworth Abbey & Arden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV8 1BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV8 1BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 2025Old Market House, 2 - 4, Bridge Street, Kenilworth, CV8 1BPOtherFreehold£850,000
14 Oct 202514 - 16, Bridge Street, Kenilworth, CV8 1BPTerracedFreehold£375,000
02 Jun 20256, Holmes Court, Bridge Street, Kenilworth, CV8 1BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
28 Mar 202515, Pears Close, Kenilworth, CV8 1BSDetachedFreehold£630,000
24 Oct 20255, Pepper Lane Mews, Kenilworth, CV8 2FATerracedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the CV8 1BP postcode area, located within Kenilworth West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV8 1BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Nicholas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miNurseryKenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableCrackley Hall SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV8 1BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV8 1BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop112a Albion Street, Kenilworth, CV8 2FZWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAlbion Food and wine87 Albion Street, Kenilworth, CV8 2FYWalking directions to Albion Food and wine
0.3 miAlbion General Store & Off LicenceAlbion Street, Warwick, CV8 2FYWalking directions to Albion General Store & Off Licence
0.5 miIceland2 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1HBWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miWaitrose51 Bertie Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1JPWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warwick district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,923

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CV8 1BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David John Armstrong

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Kyn Aizlewood

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Richard Hales

Kenilworth Abbey & Arden - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jeremy Wright

Kenilworth and Southam - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWarwickE07000222
Parliamentary ConstituencyKenilworth and SouthamE14001309
ParishKenilworthE04012431
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kenilworth WestE02006519
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warwick 001CE01031256
Police ForceWarwickshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV8 1BP

Is CV8 1BP (Kenilworth West) safe?

The area around CV8 1BP records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CV8 1BP?

The median sale price around CV8 1BP in Kenilworth West is £495,000 (about £429 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV8 1BP?

There are 8 schools close to CV8 1BP, including St Nicholas CofE Primary School (Good), Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre (Outstanding) and Crackley Hall School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV8 1BP?

The closest station to CV8 1BP is Kenilworth, about 833 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV8 1BP?

CV8 1BP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,726 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV8 1BP (Kenilworth West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kenilworth and Southam covering CV8 1BP is Jeremy Wright (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David John Armstrong (Green Party), Kyn Aizlewood (Green Party) and Richard Hales (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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