Balliol Road is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV2 3DS is located in the Upper Stoke 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 Balliol Road, Coventry, CV2 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV2 3DR, CV2 3DX, CV2 3DZ, CV2 3DY, CV2 3GR, CV2 3DW, CV2 4AG, CV2 3GS, CV2 3PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV2 3DS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51% | 50.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 38.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 47.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.6% | 50.1% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 13.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19% | 15.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 21% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 27% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 10.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 10% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.5% | 71.1% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 92.3% | 82.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 9% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 82.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balliol Road was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% lower than the Lower Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balliol Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Lower Stoke and the 146th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Balliol Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-11-28 | £355,344 |
| 68 Balliol Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-09-05 | £316,839 |
| 44 Balliol Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-07-12 | £276,040 |
| 12 Balliol Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-06-24 | £353,554 |
| 74 Balliol Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-03-26 | £205,392 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensdale Primary School Ravensdale Road , CV2 5GQ | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Primary School Briton Road , CV2 4LF | 2out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Junior School Briton Road , CV2 4LF | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Infant School Briton Road , CV2 4LF | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensdale Junior School Ravensdale Road , CV2 5GQ | - not rated | 757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Park School and Community Technology College Dane Road , CV2 4JW | - not rated | 415 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School Dane Road , CV2 4JW | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | - not rated | 928 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | - not rated | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caludon Castle School Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 4,078 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre 4 Tiverton Road , CV2 3DN | - not rated | 683 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartmouth School Tiverton Road , CV2 3DN | - not rated | 903 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Behaviour Support Service North Avenue , Child Guidance Centre CV2 4DH | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Extended Learning Centre Axholme Road , CV2 5BD | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pattison College 90 Binley Road , Coventry CV3 1FQ | - not rated | 1,417 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dozy Buns | 44 Torcross Avenue, Coventry | 504 yd | |
| GURUDWARA GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB SIKH | Sikh Temple, 47 Coventry Street | 619 yd | |
| NEW DHAKA DYNASTY LTD. | 294-296 Walsgrave Road, Coventry | 646 yd | |
| The Grillo's | 286-288 Walsgrave Road, Coventry | 646 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 270-272 Walsgrave Road, Coventry | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walsgrave | 382 Walsgrave Road, Coventry | 277 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Sewall Highway, Coventry | 628 yd | |
| Rose & Woodbine | 40 North Street, Coventry | 722 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, Walsgrave Road | 725 yd | |
| Barras Social Club | 2-8 Coventry Street, Coventry | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJ's Wyken Fish Bar | 42 Torcross Avenue, Coventry | 419 yd | |
| The Chip Butty | 76 Ansty Road, Coventry | 436 yd | |
| New Garden | 74 Ansty Road, Coventry | 436 yd | |
| Rice Bowl | 2 Forknell Avenue, Coventry | 439 yd | |
| Imran Balti Hut | 197 Sewall Highway, Coventry | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | 184 Ansty Road, Coventry | 665 yd | |
| Tesco | 255 Walsgrave Road, Coventry | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Park School & Community College DANE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Phoenix Table Tennis Club WYKEN GRANGE ROAD | 491 yd | |
| Red Corner Gym WALSGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Ravensdale Primary School RAVENSDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Stoke Primary School BRITON ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School KINETON ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Wyken Extended Learning Centre Tiverton Road | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Lyng Hall School Sports Centre Blackberry Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School BRAYS LANE | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.