David Road is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV1 2BF is located in the St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry South. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about David Road, Coventry, CV1 2BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV1 2BP, CV1 2BW, CV1 2BZ, CV1 2BY, CV1 2BS, CV1 2BX, CV1 2DA, CV1 2BQ, CV1 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV1 2BF is primarily male, with 59.8% of the population 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 | 44.8% | 40.2% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -10.8% |
| Male | 55.2% | 59.8% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 10.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CV1 2BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 74.4% | 72.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 34.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 21.1% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 55% | 54.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 12.9% | 20.2% | 7.3% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 5.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.3% | 28.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 11.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 27.7% | -6.7% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 11.9% | 8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 0.5% | -4.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 17.6% | 13.5% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 54.5% | 58.7% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 37.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 37.7% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -45.5% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 34.9% | 23.8% | 6.1% | 28.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 10.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 14.1% | -8.5% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.3% | 37.9% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| 10+ Years | 18.9% | 12.9% | -6.0% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 10.9% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 16.9% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 14.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 21.5% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.8% | 76.7% | -34.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 8.6% | 0.5% | 8.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 9.6% | 0.9% | 8.7% |
| Other EU countries | 9.1% | 1.5% | 7.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 11.6% | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around David Road was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% lower than the St Michael's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
David Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in St Michael's and the 354th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ardea Court David Road, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-07-25 | £119,145 |
| 1 Ardea Court David Road, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-01-28 | £124,235 |
| 2 Ardea Court David Road, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2023-11-09 | £107,110 |
| 12 Ardea Court David Road, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,500 | 2019-08-08 | £105,060 |
| 9 Ardea Court David Road, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-01-07 | £145,023 |
CV1 2BF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CV1 2BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 91 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 2,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosford Park Primary School Humber Avenue , CV1 2SF | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Strathmore Avenue , CV1 2AF | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Lansdowne Street , CV2 4FN | - not rated | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Primary School East Street , CV1 5LS | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Primary School East Street , CV1 5LS | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coventry Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | - not rated | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer School - Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Cox Street , CV1 5NL | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit School Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital , 2 Lansdown Street CV2 4BF | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices 33 Parkside , CV1 2NE | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry University Priory Street , CV1 5FB | - not rated | 992 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 9 Stoke Green , CV3 1FP | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Behaviour Support Service North Avenue , Child Guidance Centre CV2 4DH | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BiB Noodle Bar Ltd | Landmark Shed 12, Fargo Village | 325 yd | |
| Bubble Boba Ltd | Unit 13B, Fargo Village | 328 yd | |
| Leave it to Esmie | Unit 13A, Fargo Village | 328 yd | |
| Gourmet Food Kitchen | Unit 2H, Fargo Village | 328 yd | |
| Commonground | Unit 5, Fargo Village | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Working Mens Club | Charterhouse Private Members Club, 48 David Road | 54 yd | |
| Twisted Barrel Ale | Unit 11, Fargo Village | 325 yd | |
| Coventry Dining Club | Unit 7, Fargo Village | 328 yd | |
| Club 147 | 147 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 407 yd | |
| Gosford Arms | 65-66 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Fish Bar | 140 Gulson Road, Coventry | 185 yd | |
| Jade House | 8 Binley Road, Coventry | 359 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 120 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 379 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go N Fried Chicken | 109-110 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 379 yd | |
| Hot Pot Bar | 81 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 4 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 468 yd | |
| UMAI Supermarket | 10 Parkside, Coventry | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosford Park School HUMBER AVENUE | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Future Fitness (Coventry) FAR GOSFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Peupeot Valbot Sports Ground (Closed) Humber Road | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Blue Coat Church Of England School & Music College BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL TERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Coventry University Sports Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE WHITEFRIARS STREET | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre FAIRFAX STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 959 yd |
| Sidney Stringer Academy (Closed) Cox Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,074 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.