Benedict Square is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV2 1QZ is located in the Longford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benedict Square, Coventry, CV2 1QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV2 1RD, CV2 1QY, CV2 1RB, CV2 1UF, CV2 1ND, CV2 1SF, CV6 7LF, CV2 1UG, CV2 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV2 1QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 58.6% | 48.5% | -10.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 41.4% | 51.5% | 10.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 CV2 1QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 36.3% | 43.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 38% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 5.4% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.8% | 36.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 32.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 20.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 CV2 1QZ this area, 38% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 38% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 19.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 16.6% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 69.5% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 77% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 77% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 13.4% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 1.9% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benedict Square was 782.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 666.8% higher than the Longford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benedict Square has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Longford and the 13th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 301.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 133.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Benedict Square, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-05-17 | £141,528 |
| 11 Benedict Square, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2021-04-09 | £173,081 |
| 7 Benedict Square, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2017-05-19 | £115,607 |
| 12 Benedict Square, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-03-27 | £120,634 |
| 6 Benedict Square, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-06-17 | £132,422 |
CV2 1QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedworth Heath Nursery School Glebe Avenue , CV12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Green Primary School Sewall Highway , CV6 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurences CofE Primary School Old Church Road , CV6 7ED | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Deedmore Road , Wood End CV2 1EQ | 2out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School Spring Road , CV6 7FN | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henley Green Primary Wyken Croft , CV2 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Potters Green Road , CV2 2AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Coventry Wigston Road , CV2 2RH | 1out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxford Community School Grange Road , Longford CV6 6BB | 2out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School Dane Road , CV2 4JW | 1out of 4 | 2,620 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 | 389 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 | 2,701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Wood Special School 50 Deedmore Road , CV2 1FN | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lote Tree Primary School 643 Foleshill Road , CV6 5JQ | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Hospital School and Home Tuition Service Ward 5 , Walsgrove Hospital CV2 2DX | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coventry Extended Learning Centre Axholme Road , CV2 5BD | 2out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit School Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital , 2 Lansdown Street CV2 4BF | - not rated | 3,403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Berrys | 4 Riley Square, Coventry | 268 yd | |
| J’s Super Pizza and Kebab | 8 Riley Square, Coventry | 268 yd | |
| LIDO Supermarket | 31 Roseberry Avenue, Coventry | 298 yd | |
| The Kiosk | Bell Green Working Mens Club, Roseberry Avenue | 298 yd | |
| Ram Luxury Bakery Ltd | 35 Riley Square, Coventry | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Green Working Mens Club | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry | 298 yd | |
| Broad Street RFC | 186 Henley Road, Coventry | 412 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | Hall Green Road, Coventry | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Henley Road, Coventry | 209 yd | |
| Wood End Chippy | 102 Hillmorton Road, Coventry | 736 yd | |
| Henley chicken &chips | 256 Henley Road, Coventry | 758 yd | |
| Charlie's Plaice | 654 Sewall Highway, Coventry | 817 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 92 Dudley Street, Coventry | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Food Store Smakolyk | 71-73 Riley Square, Coventry | 286 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henley College Coventry Henley Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Moat House Leisure & Neighbourhood Centre WINSTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Courthouse Green Primary School COURTHOUSE GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL COURTHOUSE GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SEWALL HIGHWAY | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Courthouse Green Primary School (Closed) Bell Green Road | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Moat House Primary School DEEDMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| St Laurence’S Church Of England Primary School OLD CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Henley Green Primary School WYKEN CROFT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,083 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.