Barras Lane is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV1 4AQ 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 Barras Lane, Coventry, CV1 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV1 4DL, CV1 3AS, CV1 4AW, CV1 4AP, CV1 3AA, CV1 4DJ, CV1 4AR, CV1 4DH, CV1 3BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV1 4AQ is primarily male, with 65.6% 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 | 45% | 34.4% | -10.6% | 51.0% | -16.6% |
| Male | 55% | 65.6% | 10.6% | 49.0% | 16.6% |
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 4AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.4% 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 | 81.2% | 74.4% | -6.8% | 37.9% | 36.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.4% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -30.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 57.7% | 41.9% | -15.8% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36.6% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 17.5% | 9.4% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 12.5% | 15.1% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 14.6% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 10% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.8% | 16.3% | -10.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 39.3% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 16.7% | 2.5% | -14.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 10.9% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 68.1% | 64% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -17.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 43% 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 | 56.7% | 43% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -40.2% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 29.3% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 23.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.8% 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 | 54% | 42.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| 10+ Years | 22.1% | 13.8% | -8.3% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 12.2% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 19.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.1% | 76.7% | -30.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 10.6% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barras Lane was 266.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.1% higher than the Radford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barras Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Radford and the 60th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 169.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Barras Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,500 | 2022-04-07 | £291,982 |
| 71 Barras Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2019-07-12 | £321,396 |
| 67 Barras Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-07-03 | £473,976 |
| 63 Barras Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2015-10-23 | £384,264 |
| 69 Barras Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2014-02-24 | £296,324 |
CV1 4AQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CV1 4AQ 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 | 72 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Other | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , CV1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spon Gate Primary School Upper Spon Street , CV1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Primary School Moseley Avenue , Coundon CV6 1AB | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary Academy Lawrence Saunders Road , Radford CV6 1HD | 2out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hearsall Community Academy Kingston Road , CV5 6LR | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Youth Offending Service Christchurch House , Greyfriars Lane CV1 2GY | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry University Priory Street , CV1 5FB | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry VIII School Warwick Road , Coventry CV3 6AQ | - not rated | 1,441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Dhabba | 1 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry | 285 yd | |
| Atrium Health Ltd | Unit 1, Watch Close | 308 yd | |
| Laser Quest | Laser Quest Premises, Watch Close | 311 yd | |
| Artisan Bar and Grill | 1-3 Ryley Street, Coventry | 324 yd | |
| Caribbean Choice Ltd | 159 Spon Street, Coventry | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flannellys | 59 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 126 yd | |
| Coventry Caribbean Association | 159 Spon Street, Coventry | 379 yd | |
| Fairfax Social Club | 182 Spon Street, Coventry | 379 yd | |
| The Spon Gate | The Skydome, Croft Road | 420 yd | |
| Mister Shenanigans | 18 Spon Street, Coventry | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Fast Food | 12 Spon Street, Coventry | 434 yd | |
| Spon End Fish Bar | 105-106 Spon End, Coventry | 539 yd | |
| Rainbow Dragon | 104 Spon End, Coventry | 539 yd | |
| Greggs | Butts Petrol Filling Station, Butts | 560 yd | |
| JCT-Joining Communities Together | 7 Lamb Street, Coventry | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond, Unit 2 | West Orchards Shopping Centre, Smithford Way | 664 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Upper Precinct | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | 23 Shelton Square, Coventry | 779 yd | |
| Family Mart | 47 Hertford Street, Coventry | 851 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Alvis Retail Park, Holyhead Road | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Osburg'S Catholic Primary School UPPER HILL STREET | grass pitches | 109 yd |
| Spon Gate Primary School UPPER SPON STREET | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Bablake School COUNDON ROAD | squash courts, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Coventry) BELGRADE PLAZA BELGRADE PLAZA UPPER WELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Pure Gym (Coventry Skydome) CROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Apollo Gym Ltd UNIT 30-32 UNIT 30-32 SPON END | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Planet Ice Coventry CROFT ROAD | ice rinks | 574 yd |
| Barrs Hill School & Community College Radford Road | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Moseley Primary School MOSELEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Butts Park Arena Butts Arena Butts Arena Butts | grass pitches | 712 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 | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.