Alma Street is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV1 5QA is located in the St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alma Street, Coventry, CV1 5QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV1 5PW, CV1 5PS, CV1 5QF, CV1 5PE, CV1 5PA, CV1 5PB, CV1 5PY, CV1 5QB, CV1 5NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV1 5QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% | 52.2% | -6.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 41.7% | 47.8% | 6.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 5QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95.1% 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 | 90.8% | 95.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 57.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -41.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 57.4% | 53% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around CV1 5QA this area, 2.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 2.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 6.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 56.8% | 55.9% | -0.9% | 16.9% | 39.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 24.7% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 10.2% | 4.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 11.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 24.6% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 22.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 60.1% | 39.2% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -42.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 48.4% 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 | 69.1% | 48.4% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 9% | 22.7% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 16.6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.1% 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 | 69.1% | 48.4% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 15.5% | 12.1% | -3.4% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 28.1% | 23.7% | 1.9% | 26.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52% | 76.7% | -24.7% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 25.1% | 6.0% | 19.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Street was 145.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the St Michael's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alma Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in St Michael's and the 165th highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Alma Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-09-10 | £283,288 |
CV1 5QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5QA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 296 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Primary School East Street , CV1 5LS | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Primary School East Street , CV1 5LS | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy Bath Street , CV1 5GU | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Leigh Street , Hillfields CV1 5HG | - not rated | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School Leigh Street , Hillfields CV1 5HG | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer School - Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Cox Street , CV1 5NL | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 678 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry University Priory Street , CV1 5FB | - not rated | 455 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Coventry Extended Centre Swanswell Extended Learning Centre , Bath Street CV1 5DG | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit School Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital , 2 Lansdown Street CV2 4BF | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Hospital School Smith-Clarke Ward , Stoney Stanton Road CV1 4FH | - not rated | 770 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices 33 Parkside , CV1 2NE | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pyramid Lounge | 118-120 Lower Ford Street, Coventry | 39 yd | |
| Mindi House | 118-120 Lower Ford Street, Coventry | 39 yd | |
| Jaguar Cafe | Jaguar Building, Gosford Street | 67 yd | |
| Finger Lickin Kitchen & Jerk Centre | 8 Lower Ford Street, Coventry | 214 yd | |
| The Link Cafe | Lower Ford Street Church, 18 Lower Ford Street | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleens | Foresters Arms, 2-6 Raglan Street | 110 yd | |
| The Empire | 150 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 356 yd | |
| Club 147 | 147 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 369 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 122 Gosford Street, Coventry | 433 yd | |
| The Oak Inn | 119 Gosford Street, Coventry | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 315 yd | |
| Iron Bite Ltd | 42 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 339 yd | |
| Kebab Rush | 151 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 355 yd | |
| Pizza Rush | 153 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 356 yd | |
| Coventry Shawarma King | 145 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 4 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | 310 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 24-26 Trinity Street, Coventry | 669 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, Upper Precinct | 861 yd | |
| UMAI Supermarket | 10 Parkside, Coventry | 870 yd | |
| One Beyond, Unit 2 | West Orchards Shopping Centre, Smithford Way | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney Stringer Academy (Closed) Cox Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 303 yd |
| Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre FAIRFAX STREET | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Future Fitness (Coventry) FAR GOSFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Sidney Stringer Academy SIDNEY STRINGER ACADEMY SIDNEY STRINGER ACADEMY PRIMROSE HILL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Coventry University Sports Centre SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE WHITEFRIARS STREET | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| St Mary And St Benedict Catholic Primary School LEIGH STREET | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Eden Girls School Coventry STONEY STANTON ROAD | 736 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Coventry Bishop Street) BISHOP STREET | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Shree Hindu Satsang Temple Sports Hall (Closed) Harnall Lane West | 876 yd | |
| The Wave NEW UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 931 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 | 90.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.