Grafton Close is in Kenilworth and in Warwick district. CV8 1HA is located in the Kenilworth St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kenilworth and Southam. This postcode has been in use since 2005-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grafton Close, Kenilworth, CV8 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV8 1HZ, CV8 1HX, CV8 1HQ, CV8 1HY, CV8 2DJ, CV8 2DL, CV8 1HS, CV8 1JA, CV8 2DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV8 1HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 49.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 35.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 37.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 15.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 7.9% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 40.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 28.6% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 23.8% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 16.8% | -19.9% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 15.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 39.3% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94% | 91% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 86.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 86.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Close was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.8% higher than the Kenilworth St John's average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Grafton Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Kenilworth St John's and the 88th highest crime rate of 476 local areas in Warwick .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Clarendon House Grafton Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-12-12 | £332,184 |
| 23 Clinton House Grafton Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-04 | £287,778 |
| 22 Clinton House Grafton Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £369,950 | 2024-07-26 | £387,923 |
| 24 Clinton House Grafton Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-03-03 | £283,031 |
| 6 Clarendon House Grafton Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-08-19 | £327,339 |
CV8 1HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre Bertie Road , CV8 1JP | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorns Community Infant School Blackthorn Road , CV8 2DS | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Mortimer Road , CV8 1FS | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Priory Road , CV8 2PE | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clinton Primary School Caesar Road , CV8 1DL | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Junior School Parkfield Drive , CV8 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth School and Sixth Form Leyes Lane , CV8 2DA | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Leamington School Sandy Lane , Blackdown CV32 6RD | 3out of 4 | 4,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crackley Hall School St Joseph's Park , Coventry Road CV8 2FT | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB | 3out of 4 | 4,073 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB | - not rated | 4,284 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man | Green Man, 168 Warwick Road | 172 yd | |
| Indian Ark | Simply Simpsons, 101-103 Warwick Road | 227 yd | |
| Full House Chinese Restaurant | 86 Warwick Road | 247 yd | |
| Bear And Ragged Staff | 68 Warwick Road | 398 yd | |
| Indian Edge | 50 Warwick Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talisman Theatre Company | Talisman Theatre, Barrow Road | 613 yd | |
| Kenilworth Abbey Club | 4 Abbey Hill | 924 yd | |
| Gauntlet | The Gauntlet, Caesar Road | 941 yd | |
| Kenilworth Rugby Football Club | Glasshouse Lane | 987 yd | |
| Kenilworth Wardens Sports Club | Kenilworth Wardens Cricket Club, Glasshouse Lane | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Pan | 96 Warwick Road | 247 yd | |
| The BBQ Express | 72-72a Warwick Road | 398 yd | |
| Sonali | 33 Warwick Road | 440 yd | |
| Chips and Fishes | 82 Roseland Road | 474 yd | |
| Mulan Chinese Takeaway | 78 Priory Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, 51 Bertie Road | 362 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Superstore | Warwick Road | 440 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 2 Warwick Road | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Kenilworth) TALISMAN HOUSE TALISMAN HOUSE TALISMAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| St Johns Primary School MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| St Nicholas C Of E Primary School THE BLUNDELLS | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Kenilworth Cricket Club WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Kenilworth School Castle Sixth Form Centre CASTLE HALL SIXTH FORM CENTRE CASTLE HALL SIXTH FORM CENTRE ROUNCIL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Kenilworth Town Football Club FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND GYPSY LANE | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Castle Farm Recreation Centre FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,071 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.