Norfolk Street is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV1 3BX is located in the Sherbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Street, Coventry, CV1 3BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV1 3LL, CV1 3BW, CV1 3BU, CV1 3BZ, CV1 3LJ, CV1 3BY, CV1 3LW, CV1 3AA, CV1 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV1 3BX is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 47.5% | 46.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 3BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.6% 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 | 70.8% | 76.6% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 38.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.7% | 14.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.4% | 50% | -8.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 34.2% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.5% | 21.1% | 8.6% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 4.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.2% | 26.2% | -3.0% | 16.9% | 9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 36.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 11% | 2% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 72.2% | 71.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 50.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 50.2% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 30.8% | 20.5% | 6.1% | 24.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 5.7% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 50.2% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 11.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 19% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.3% | 76.7% | -32.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 11.4% | 0.9% | 10.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.9% | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Street was 193.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.4% higher than the Cheylesmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Cheylesmore and the 97th highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Norfolk Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-11-29 | £142,200 |
| Flat 1 8 Norfolk Street, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2021-08-24 | £100,702 |
| 4 Norfolk Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-08-14 | £314,642 |
| Flat 2 8 Norfolk Street, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,105 | 2020-06-26 | £125,853 |
| 12 Norfolk Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £267,750 | 2019-02-08 | £341,373 |
The percentage of student residents living in CV1 3BX 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 | 70 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spon Gate Primary School Upper Spon Street , CV1 3BQ | - not rated | 175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spon Gate Primary School Upper Spon Street , CV1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , CV1 4AP | - not rated | 223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Junior School Moseley Avenue , Coundon CV6 1AB | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Primary School Moseley Avenue , Coundon CV6 1AB | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr's Hill School Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 4out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | - not rated | 827 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer School - Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Cox Street , CV1 5NL | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW | - not rated | 4,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKHS Bablake Preparatory School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshunt School 8 Park Road , CV1 2LH | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Hospital School Smith-Clarke Ward , Stoney Stanton Road CV1 4FH | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry VIII School Warwick Road , Coventry CV3 6AQ | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Quest | Laser Quest Premises, Watch Close | 192 yd | |
| Atrium Health Ltd | Unit 1, Watch Close | 212 yd | |
| My Dhabba | 1 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry | 261 yd | |
| Caribbean Choice Ltd | 159 Spon Street, Coventry | 267 yd | |
| Turmeric Gold | 166 Spon Street, Coventry | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flannellys | 59 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 114 yd | |
| The Spon Gate | The Skydome, Croft Road | 253 yd | |
| Coventry Caribbean Association | 159 Spon Street, Coventry | 267 yd | |
| Fairfax Social Club | 182 Spon Street, Coventry | 267 yd | |
| Mister Shenanigans | 18 Spon Street, Coventry | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Fast Food | 12 Spon Street, Coventry | 335 yd | |
| Greggs | Butts Petrol Filling Station, Butts | 345 yd | |
| Spon End Fish Bar | 105-106 Spon End, Coventry | 390 yd | |
| Rainbow Dragon | 104 Spon End, Coventry | 390 yd | |
| Magic Corn | 71 Lower Precinct, Coventry | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 23 Shelton Square, Coventry | 659 yd | |
| One Beyond, Unit 2 | West Orchards Shopping Centre, Smithford Way | 671 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Upper Precinct | 719 yd | |
| Family Mart | 47 Hertford Street, Coventry | 752 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 24-26 Trinity Street, Coventry | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spon Gate Primary School UPPER SPON STREET | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| St Osburg'S Catholic Primary School UPPER HILL STREET | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Pure Gym (Coventry Skydome) CROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| Planet Ice Coventry CROFT ROAD | ice rinks | 388 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Coventry) BELGRADE PLAZA BELGRADE PLAZA UPPER WELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Butts Park Arena Butts Arena Butts Arena Butts | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Apollo Gym Ltd UNIT 30-32 UNIT 30-32 SPON END | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Bablake School COUNDON ROAD | squash courts, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Pure Gym (Coventry Bishop Street) BISHOP STREET | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Barrs Hill School & Community College Radford Road | grass pitches | 820 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.