coventry CV3 Postcodes
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Coventry (CV3)
The CV3 postcode area is located in the Coventry postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1804 individual postcodes.
There are 28 electoral wards in the CV3 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, 23% of people in CV3 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 CV3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
CV3 is a postcode district located in the Coventry district of England. The postcode district covers the area stretching from Coventry City Centre to the southeast, Wyken to the west and Cheylesmore to the north. The total area of this postcode district is approximately 11 km2, making it one of the largest postcode districts in Coventry.
CV3 is primarily an urban area populated by densely packed housing in the outer suburban areas such as Walsgrave, Wyken, Styvechale and Cheylesmore. The inner parts of the district comprise mostly industrial and retail locations such as the popular Coventry Marketplace and Ricoh Arena. Other popular locations in the area include The Phoenix Retail Park, the Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre, and the nearby West Orchards Shopping Centre.
Education provision in the area is provided by several primary and secondary schools in the district, such as Woodlands School, Jardine Crescent Primary School, and Foxford School and Community Arts College. These provide students with a wide range of options for further education. Public transport in the district is mainly provided by National Express buses and local taxi services, with Coventry railway station and Canley station also available.
The area has strong regional connections, being close to the motorway network, and it is a highly desirable residential area in Coventry, as evidenced by the recently completed River Park development which is located close to the postcode. The region also provides many opportunities for leisure activities, such as walks along the River Sowe, sports activities at the city's various venues, and events at the Ricoh Arena.
In terms of green space, CV3 has several parks and recreation areas within its limits, including Earlsdon Park, Wyken Web Recreation Ground and Wyken Croft Nature Reserve. The postcode district is also home to a number of local events, such as the Steeple Arts Fair which takes place in September every year and the Big Coventry Festival which takes place in the summer.
Demographics
West Midlands
CV3 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.
| Outward Code | CV3 |
| Postal Town | Coventry |
| MSOA Name | Coventry 038 |
| LSOA Name | Coventry 038D |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
CV3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of CV3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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FU, Coventry
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Erm ye it's a whack place to live. Erm did you know that I walked to the shops and I seen big boys. I really want to be like them.it really is a shelly place to live. erm 0 yo could walk to the shops. did you know i saw an unborn baby in CV3!!
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.