Castle Road is in Kenilworth and in Warwick district. CV8 1NH is located in the Kenilworth Abbey & Arden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kenilworth and Southam. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV8 1NF, CV8 1ER, CV8 1ES, CV8 1ET, CV8 1PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV8 1NH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 47.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.3% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 30.5% | 31.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54% | 55.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around CV8 1NH this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 9.5% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.3% | 57.1% | -4.2% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 95.8% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 89.5% | 82.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 82.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.9% higher than the Kenilworth Abbey & Arden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden and the 122nd highest crime rate of 476 local areas in Warwick .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstile Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-08-06 | £504,655 |
| Barnclose Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2018-09-14 | £617,462 |
| Castle Farm Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £206,465 | 2018-03-09 | £234,537 |
| Luzley Brook Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2014-12-11 | £848,122 |
| Luzley Brook Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2010-08-26 | £747,728 |
CV8 1NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CV8 1NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in CV8 1NH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 1,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Primary School Caesar Road , CV8 1DL | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Priory Road , CV8 2PE | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priors Field Primary School Clinton Lane , CV8 1BA | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Mortimer Road , CV8 1FS | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Hollis Lane , CV8 2JY | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,176 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 | 2,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB | 3out of 4 | 4,316 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB | - not rated | 4,408 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Sunshine Coffee | 36 Castle Hill | 531 yd | |
| Time for Tea Prossers | 40 Castle Hill | 534 yd | |
| Clarendon Arms | The Clarendon Arms, 44 Castle Hill | 534 yd | |
| Harringtons on the Hill | 42 Castle Hill | 534 yd | |
| Queen and Castle | The Queen And Castle, Castle Green | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talisman Theatre Company | Talisman Theatre, Barrow Road | 669 yd | |
| Kenilworth Abbey Club | 4 Abbey Hill | 720 yd | |
| Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd. | Upper Rosemary Hill | 850 yd | |
| Gauntlet | The Gauntlet, Caesar Road | 978 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 36 New Street | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 37 Abbey End | 592 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Pizza Bella, 49 Abbey End | 592 yd | |
| Kenilworth Cantonese | 2 High Street | 703 yd | |
| Sonali | 33 Warwick Road | 846 yd | |
| The BBQ Express | 72-72a Warwick Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 2 Warwick Road | 693 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Superstore | Warwick Road | 846 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, 51 Bertie Road | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Farm Recreation Centre FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Abbey Fields Swimming Pool BRIDGE STREET | swimming pool, tennis courts | 469 yd |
| Curves (Kenilworth) TALISMAN HOUSE TALISMAN HOUSE TALISMAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| St Nicholas C Of E Primary School THE BLUNDELLS | grass pitches | 923 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 | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| 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 | 33.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.