Gilbert Close is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV1 5JQ is located in the St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gilbert Close, Coventry, CV1 5JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV1 5JH, CV1 5PL, CV1 5JW, CV1 5JJ, CV1 5JL, CV1 5JZ, CV1 5LD, CV1 5LA, CV1 5JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV1 5JQ is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 40.3% | 45.7% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 59.7% | 54.3% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 5JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 55.9% | 53.8% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 48.6% | 57.8% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 22.5% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -11.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.7% | 23.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 20.9% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 27.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 12.1% | 4.3% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% 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 | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 19.7% | 8.9% | -10.8% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 16.9% | 21.4% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 40.3% | 37.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
In this area, just 46.3% 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 | 44.6% | 46.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 16% | 16.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 19.9% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.8% 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 | 42.9% | 46.6% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 21.1% | 27.8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 10.1% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 41.4% | 6.5% | 34.9% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilbert Close was 121.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the St Michael's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gilbert Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 51 local areas in St Michael's and the 253rd highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Gilbert Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2017-08-01 | £216,272 |
| 9 Gilbert Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-07-08 | £191,328 |
| 10 Gilbert Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2012-05-28 | £197,773 |
| 12 Gilbert Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2007-09-10 | £122,870 |
| 9 Gilbert Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2006-05-24 | £189,745 |
CV1 5JQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 5JQ 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 | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School Leigh Street , Hillfields CV1 5HG | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Primary School East Street , CV1 5LS | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy Bath Street , CV1 5GU | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Gulson Primary School George Street , CV1 4HB | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bird Primary School Swan Lane , CV2 4QQ | 2out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School Dane Road , CV2 4JW | 1out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva School Link House , Eden Road CV2 2TB | 2out of 4 | 5,269 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 541 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry University Priory Street , CV1 5FB | - not rated | 804 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Youth Offending Service Christchurch House , Greyfriars Lane CV1 2GY | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pattison College 90 Binley Road , Coventry CV3 1FQ | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 4 Canterbury Street, Coventry | 261 yd | |
| Byrdie's African & Caribbean Cuisine | The Gas Yard, Canterbury Street | 264 yd | |
| Betty Cafe | 90 Paynes Lane, Coventry | 279 yd | |
| Kurdish Coffee Shop | 93-95 King William Street, Coventry | 293 yd | |
| Fatayer King | 86 King William Street, Coventry | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleens | Foresters Arms, 2-6 Raglan Street | 308 yd | |
| Gosford Arms | 65-66 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 479 yd | |
| Kasbah | Primrose Hill Street, Coventry | 521 yd | |
| Club 147 | 147 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 548 yd | |
| Twisted Barrel Ale | Unit 11, Fargo Village | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liangji Roll | 4 Sparkbrook Workshops, Sparkbrook Street | 133 yd | |
| First and Best | 93-95 King William Street, Coventry | 293 yd | |
| AFC | 3 King William Street, Coventry | 334 yd | |
| Sky Blue Pizza | 1 King William Street, Coventry | 334 yd | |
| Kurdish Grill | 20 Victoria Street, Coventry | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 4 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 557 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 24-26 Trinity Street, Coventry | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary And St Benedict Catholic Primary School LEIGH STREET | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Sidney Stringer Academy (Closed) Cox Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 464 yd |
| Future Fitness (Coventry) FAR GOSFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Sidney Stringer Academy SIDNEY STRINGER ACADEMY SIDNEY STRINGER ACADEMY PRIMROSE HILL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre FAIRFAX STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| John Gulson Primary School Playing Field EAGLE STREET | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Frederick Bird Primary School SWAN LANE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Shree Hindu Satsang Temple Sports Hall (Closed) Harnall Lane West | 863 yd | |
| Eden Girls School Coventry STONEY STANTON ROAD | 904 yd | |
| Coventry University Sports Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE WHITEFRIARS STREET | health and fitness suite | 969 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 | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.