Drapers Fields is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV1 4RA is located in the Radford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry North West. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drapers Fields, Coventry, CV1 4RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV1 4RE, CV1 4RD, CV1 4RG, CV1 4RB, CV1 4LX, CV1 4DX, CV1 4LN, CV1 4LQ, CV1 4BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV1 4RA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 48.2% | 47.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 4RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 64.8% | 58.8% | -6.0% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 28.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 59.2% | 47.3% | -11.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 29% | 36% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.3% | 18.2% | 5.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 8.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 17.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 38.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 14.1% | 7.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 13.9% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 14.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 11.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 55.1% | 49% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 42.1% 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 | 61% | 42.1% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -41.1% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 23.6% | 14.0% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 18.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.6% 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 | 58.5% | 41.7% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| 10+ Years | 14% | 14.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 14.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 11.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 15.6% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.5% | 76.7% | -31.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.7% | 1.2% | 8.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 11% | 1.7% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drapers Fields was 248.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 165.7% higher than the Radford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drapers Fields has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Radford and the 65th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Drapers Fields, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2024-07-16 | £132,518 |
| 55 Drapers Fields, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-03-28 | £176,585 |
| 31 Drapers Fields, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2022-10-04 | £126,502 |
| 57 Drapers Fields, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-01-28 | £202,922 |
| 37 Drapers Fields, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-12-10 | £131,574 |
The percentage of student residents living in CV1 4RA 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 | 88 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford Primary Academy Lawrence Saunders Road , Radford CV6 1HD | 2out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy Bath Street , CV1 5GU | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , CV1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Gulson Primary School George Street , CV1 4HB | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Primary School Moseley Avenue , Coundon CV6 1AB | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | 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 | 266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 650 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 934 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 | 2,530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW | - not rated | 5,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry University Priory Street , CV1 5FB | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Youth Offending Service Christchurch House , Greyfriars Lane CV1 2GY | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit School Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital , 2 Lansdown Street CV2 4BF | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorety | Unit 9, Coventry Canal Basin | 245 yd | |
| Playwrights Cafe | Unit 12, Coventry Canal Basin | 247 yd | |
| Hub's Hut Burgers | 2 Radford Road, Coventry | 270 yd | |
| Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital | Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry | 329 yd | |
| The Final Score | 141-143 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukrainian Social Club | 103 Leicester Causeway, Coventry | 651 yd | |
| Philip Larkin | 17 Burges, Coventry | 658 yd | |
| Coventry Cross | The Coventry Cross, Burges | 675 yd | |
| Down Town | 24 Burges, Coventry | 675 yd | |
| Kasbah | Primrose Hill Street, Coventry | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Fish Bar & Kebab House | 49 Sandy Lane, Coventry | 227 yd | |
| Harnall Lane Fish & Chips | 59 Harnall Lane West, Coventry | 311 yd | |
| JCT-Joining Communities Together | 7 Lamb Street, Coventry | 514 yd | |
| Zam Zam Grillz | 196-198 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 595 yd | |
| Sultan Kebab | 11 Hales Street, Coventry | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshways Cash and Carry | Unit 2, Sandy Lane Business Park | 345 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 24-26 Trinity Street, Coventry | 771 yd | |
| ALDI Supermarket | Radford Road, Coventry | 784 yd | |
| One Beyond, Unit 2 | West Orchards Shopping Centre, Smithford Way | 785 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Upper Precinct | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodymasters Gym (Closed) 82-92 82-92 Foleshill Road | health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| Eden Girls School Coventry STONEY STANTON ROAD | 369 yd | |
| Barrs Hill School & Community College Radford Road | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Shree Hindu Satsang Temple Sports Hall (Closed) Harnall Lane West | 431 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Coventry Bishop Street) BISHOP STREET | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| John Gulson Primary School Playing Field EAGLE STREET | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Sidney Stringer Academy SIDNEY STRINGER ACADEMY SIDNEY STRINGER ACADEMY PRIMROSE HILL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Coventry) BELGRADE PLAZA BELGRADE PLAZA UPPER WELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Bablake School COUNDON ROAD | squash courts, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Sidney Stringer Academy (Closed) Cox Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 817 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 | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.