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CV postcode area
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The CV postcode area, also known as the Coventry postcode area,[2] is a group of 24 postcode districts in central England, within eleven post towns. These cover the eastern part of the West Midlands county (including Coventry), most of Warwickshire (including Atherstone, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Shipston-on-Stour, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick), a part of west Leicestershire and a very small part of Northamptonshire.
Key Information
The postcode areas CV1 to CV6 incorporate the city of Coventry and its contiguous suburbs, with CV7 covering several rural and suburban villages to the immediate west and north of the city (where Coventry remains the post town), i.e., the eastern portion of Solihull Borough and the southernmost areas of the Nuneaton & Bedworth District.[citation needed]
CV8 to CV47 covers all other post towns in the postcode area, to the north, south, and east of Coventry (full coverage listed below).
The CV area borders seven other postcode areas: B (Birmingham), LE (Leicester), DE (Derby), NN (Northampton), WR (Worcester), GL (Gloucester), and OX (Oxford).[citation needed]
Coverage
[edit]The approximate coverage of the postcode districts:
| Postcode district | Post town | Coverage | Local authority area(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV1 | COVENTRY | Coventry C (Coventry City Centre, Gosford Green, Hillfields, Spon End, Bishopsgate Green, Coventry University) | Coventry |
| CV2 | COVENTRY | Coventry NE (Walsgrave, Wyken, Stoke, Bell Green, Wood End, Potters Green, Aldermans Green, Clifford Park, Woodway Park) | Coventry |
| CV3 | COVENTRY | Coventry SE (Binley, Whitley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore, Styvechale, Finham, Fenside, Stoke Aldermoor, Green Lane, Ernesford Grange, Binley Woods) | Coventry, Rugby, Warwick |
| CV4 | COVENTRY | Coventry SW (Tile Hill, Canley, Cannon Park, Lime Tree Park, Gibbet Hill, Westwood Heath, University of Warwick) | Coventry |
| CV5 | COVENTRY | Coventry NW (Allesley, Allesley Park, Allesley Green, Earlsdon, Eastern Green, Whoberley, Chapelfields, Mount Nod, Brownshill Green, Millison's Wood) | Coventry, Solihull |
| CV6 | COVENTRY | Coventry N (Holbrooks, Coundon, Radford, Upper Foleshill, Longford, Rowley's Green, Courthouse Green, Whitmore Park), Hawkesbury | Coventry, Nuneaton and Bedworth |
| CV7 | COVENTRY | Exhall, Ash Green, Keresley, Meriden, Balsall Common, Berkswell, Corley, Arley, Ansty, Shilton, Fillongley | Nuneaton and Bedworth, North Warwickshire, Coventry, Rugby, Solihull |
| CV8 | COVENTRY | Wolston, Ryton-on-Dunsmore | Warwick, Rugby |
| KENILWORTH | Kenilworth, Baginton, Bubbenhall, Burton Green, Brandon, Stoneleigh, Ashow | ||
| CV9 | ATHERSTONE | Atherstone, Mancetter, Grendon, Baddesley Ensor, Baxterley, Hurley, Witherley, Wood End, Twycross, Orton On The Hill, Ridge Lane Village | North Warwickshire, Hinckley and Bosworth |
| CV10 | NUNEATON | Nuneaton N & W (Weddington, Stockingford, Camp Hill, Galley Common, Grove Farm, Whittleford, Chapel End, Bermuda Village, Old Hill Top), Caldecote, Fenny Drayton, Hartshill, Ansley, Astley, Oldbury, Ridge Lane | Nuneaton and Bedworth, North Warwickshire |
| CV11 | NUNEATON | Nuneaton C & E (town centre, Abbey Green, St Nicolas Park, Horeston Grange, Attleborough, Whitestone, New Hill Top, Chilvers Coton, Caldwell), Burton Hastings, Bramcote | Nuneaton and Bedworth, Rugby, Hinckley and Bosworth |
| CV12 | BEDWORTH | Bedworth (except Exhall and Ash Green), Bulkington | Nuneaton and Bedworth |
| CV13 | NUNEATON | Barlestone, Barton in the Beans, Bilstone, Cadeby, Carlton, Congerstone, Dadlington, Fenny Drayton, Higham on the Hill, Market Bosworth, Nailstone, Odstone, Osbaston, Shackerstone, Shenton, Stoke Golding, Sutton Cheney, Upton, Wellsborough | Hinckley and Bosworth |
| CV21 | RUGBY | Rugby (north), Brownsover | Rugby |
| CV22 | RUGBY | Rugby (south), Bilton, Cawston, Dunchurch | Rugby |
| CV23 | RUGBY | Thurlaston, Princethorpe, Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Birdingbury, Brinklow, Long Lawford, Clifton upon Dunsmore, Stretton-under-Fosse, Monks Kirby, Kilsby | Rugby, West Northamptonshire |
| CV31 | LEAMINGTON SPA | Leamington Spa (south), Sydenham, Whitnash, Radford Semele | Warwick |
| CV32 | LEAMINGTON SPA | Leamington Spa (north), Lillington, Cubbington, Milverton, Campion Hills | Warwick |
| CV33 | LEAMINGTON SPA | Harbury and surrounding villages | Warwick, Stratford-on-Avon |
| CV34 | WARWICK | Warwick, Heathcote | Warwick |
| CV35 | WARWICK | Wellesbourne, Gaydon, Kineton and surrounding villages | Warwick, Stratford-on-Avon |
| CV36 | SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR | Shipston-on-Stour and surrounding villages | Stratford-on-Avon |
| CV37 | STRATFORD-UPON-AVON | Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding villages | Stratford-on-Avon |
| CV47 | SOUTHAM | Southam and surrounding villages | Stratford-on-Avon |
The CV47 district was formed in 1999 from parts of the CV23 and CV33 districts.[3]
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ONS Postcode Directory Version Notes" (ZIP). National Statistics Postcode Products. Office for National Statistics. May 2020. Table 2. Retrieved 19 June 2020. Coordinates from mean of unit postcode points, "Code-Point Open". OS OpenData. Ordnance Survey. February 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ^ Royal Mail, Address Management Guide, (2004)
- ^ "Royal Mail Postcode Update 29". Beacon Dodsworth. Archived from the original on 23 April 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
CV postcode area
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Definition and Scope
The CV postcode area, officially designated as the Coventry postcode area by Royal Mail, forms an integral part of the United Kingdom's alphanumeric postcode system, which was introduced in the 1950s and 1960s to streamline mail sorting and delivery nationwide.[5] This system divides the country into postcode areas identified by one or two letters followed by a number, with CV representing the region centered on Coventry in central England.[9] Its primary purpose is to enable efficient routing and distribution of postal items to addresses within designated districts, supporting the operational needs of Royal Mail's network in this part of the country. The area encompasses regions primarily in the ceremonial county of Warwickshire (63.34%), along with adjacent parts of the West Midlands (34.08%), and small portions of Leicestershire (1.91%), Northamptonshire (0.49%), and Worcestershire (0.18%), facilitating delivery to urban, suburban, and rural locations across central England.[3] As a component of the broader West Midlands postal region, it integrates with adjacent areas like B (Birmingham) and WS (Walsall) to handle mail flow within the West Midlands Combined Authority area.[5] The CV postcode area consists of 24 postcode districts organized across 11 post towns, providing a structured framework for address identification and mail processing. It covers a population of approximately 899,000 residents, based on 2021 census data aggregation.[10] This composition ensures comprehensive coverage for both residential and commercial mail services in the region.Administrative Statistics
The CV postcode area is governed by Royal Mail, operating within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom's postal network, which encompasses multiple postcode areas including B, CV, DY, ST, TF, WS, WV, and WR for coordinated mail processing and distribution. This administrative framework ensures standardized addressing and delivery protocols across the region, aligning with national guidelines set by Royal Mail. As of May 2025, the CV postcode area comprises 24 postcode districts and approximately 112 postcode sectors, with around 21,000 live postcodes serving active delivery points and a total of about 29,000 postcodes when including terminated ones.[11] These metrics reflect the area's operational scale, supporting mail routing for approximately 428,000 delivery addresses primarily concentrated in urban hubs but extending to surrounding locales.[12] Royal Mail's delivery logistics in the CV area facilitate both urban and rural mail routes, with dedicated delivery offices such as Coventry South and Coventry City North handling local sorting and distribution, while integrating postcode boundaries with those of local councils like Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council to optimize route planning and address validation.[13] This integration supports efficient service across diverse terrains, from high-density city centers to lower-volume rural paths. The postcode database for the CV area undergoes regular maintenance by Royal Mail, with daily updates to the Postcode Address File (PAF) incorporating thousands of address changes to maintain accuracy, and the Office for National Statistics releasing monthly directories based on this data for broader administrative use.[14] These updates ensure the system's reliability for mail delivery and statistical applications. The area's population density influences postal volume, with higher concentrations in core districts driving increased throughput, though full demographic details are covered in population analyses.Geography
Territorial Extent and Boundaries
The CV postcode area covers the eastern portion of the West Midlands metropolitan county, including the city of Coventry, the bulk of Warwickshire county, sections of western Leicestershire, a minor segment of Northamptonshire, and a small sliver of Worcestershire.[3] This territorial extent reflects the postcode system's alignment with regional administrative and delivery needs in central England, encompassing both densely populated urban zones and expansive rural landscapes.[3] The area adopts a somewhat irregular but centrally focused shape, with Coventry serving as its geographic and administrative core.[3] Its boundaries adjoin several neighboring postcode areas, including B to the west, LE and DE to the north and east, NN to the east, WR to the southwest, GL to the south, and OX to the southeast, delineating a distinct zone within the broader Midlands region.[3] The topography of the CV postcode area combines urban conurbations, particularly in and around Coventry, with predominantly rural countryside characterized by rolling hills and valleys.[3] A key feature is the River Avon valley, which originates near Naseby in Northamptonshire and flows southwestward through the area, influencing local hydrology and land use patterns.[15]Key Settlements and Landscapes
The CV postcode area is dominated by Coventry, the central urban hub, which serves as a major metropolitan borough encompassing a mix of historic city center districts and expansive suburbs such as Earlsdon, Stoke Aldermoor, and Canley that radiate outward into surrounding countryside. As the largest settlement, Coventry integrates industrial heritage sites with modern residential expansions, forming a core that influences the spatial organization of the broader area. Notable surrounding towns include Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick in the southwest, known for their Georgian architecture and proximity to each other along the River Leam; Stratford-upon-Avon to the south, celebrated for its Shakespearean associations and riverside setting; Nuneaton and Bedworth in the northwest, featuring market town characteristics with urban fringes; and Rugby further north, recognized for its role in sporting history and railway connections. Smaller towns like Atherstone, Kenilworth, and Shipston-on-Stour contribute to the area's diverse settlement pattern, with Kenilworth offering castle ruins amid suburban growth and Atherstone providing a market focus in the north.[16][17] Rural landscapes in the CV area, particularly in southern Warwickshire, consist of expansive agricultural expanses characterized by the Feldon region, where open arable fields on heavy clay soils support nucleated villages such as Southam and traditional mixed farming practices. The Arden landscape to the north features dispersed farmsteads, ancient woodlands, and undulating terrain with hedgerow oaks, transitioning into the Dunsmore plateau's wooded glacial lowlands around Rugby. These rural zones, including the Avon Valley's prosperous farmlands with orchards and meadows, contrast with urban influences, preserving a patchwork of enclosed pastures and remnant heaths that define the area's lowland character. Green belts encircle Coventry, buffering suburban sprawl and maintaining open spaces like those in the Mease Lowlands and High Cross Plateau, where small villages dot clay wolds.[16][17][18] Environmental features enhance the CV area's geographic diversity, with the River Avon forming a vital corridor through the Avon Valley, supporting floodplains, wetlands, and leisure navigation near Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. The River Sowe and River Leam contribute to local hydrology, feeding into canal networks that include the Grand Union Canal, Coventry Canal, and Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, which weave through the landscape providing historic transport routes and biodiversity habitats. Protected elements extend to the northern edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where limestone escarpments and calcareous grasslands border southern villages like Shipston-on-Stour, promoting scenic views and ecological conservation amid the agricultural matrix.[19][20]Postal Structure
Postcode Districts
The CV postcode area encompasses 24 postcode districts, which serve as the primary subdivisions for mail sorting and delivery within the region. These districts are numerically designated from CV1 to CV47, with gaps in the numbering to accommodate future expansions or historical adjustments, and they cover a mix of urban, suburban, and rural locales primarily in Warwickshire and parts of the West Midlands.[21][9] The districts can be categorized based on their predominant character: urban districts are concentrated in densely populated centers like Coventry and Nuneaton; suburban districts include areas on the outskirts of major towns such as Bedworth and Kenilworth; and rural districts span agricultural and sparsely populated regions around Rugby, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Shipston-on-Stour. This categorization reflects the varying densities and land uses, with urban areas handling higher volumes of mail due to residential and commercial concentrations.[9][3]| District | Primary Coverage | Category |
|---|---|---|
| CV1–CV6 | Central Coventry (city center, Hillfields, Spon End) | Urban |
| CV7 | Northern Coventry suburbs including Exhall and Bulkington | Suburban |
| CV8 | Kenilworth and southern Coventry | Suburban |
| CV9 | Atherstone and northern Warwickshire | Urban |
| CV10–CV12 | Nuneaton and Bedworth | Urban |
| CV13 | Eastern Nuneaton outskirts | Suburban |
| CV21–CV22 | Central Rugby | Urban |
| CV23 | Rural areas around Rugby | Rural |
| CV31 | Southern Leamington Spa, Whitnash, and Radford Semele | Urban |
| CV32 | Central Leamington Spa and Warwick | Urban |
| CV33 | Rural southern Warwickshire | Rural |
| CV34 | Warwick town | Urban |
| CV35 | Rural areas near Stratford-upon-Avon | Rural |
| CV36 | Shipston-on-Stour | Rural |
| CV37 | Stratford-upon-Avon | Urban |
| CV47 | Southam and surrounding villages | Rural |
Post Towns
The CV postcode area encompasses 11 designated post towns that function as central hubs for mail sorting and outward code assignment in the Royal Mail system, enabling efficient organization of postal delivery across urban and rural locales.[23] These post towns are integral to the addressing format, where the post town name appears in capital letters immediately above the postcode, directing mail to the appropriate local delivery office for final distribution. In the CV area's blend of densely populated cities and dispersed villages, this structure streamlines sorting by grouping multiple postcode districts under each post town, reducing transit times and errors in mixed environments.[24] The post towns and their associated postcode districts are as follows:| Post Town | Postcode Districts |
|---|---|
| Atherstone | CV9 |
| Bedworth | CV12 |
| Coventry | CV1–CV7 |
| Kenilworth | CV8 |
| Leamington Spa | CV31–CV33 |
| Nuneaton | CV10–CV11, CV13 |
| Rugby | CV21–CV23 |
| Shipston-on-Stour | CV36 |
| Southam | CV47 |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | CV37 |
| Warwick | CV34–CV35 |
