Billington Close is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV2 5NQ is located in the Wyken 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 Billington Close, Coventry, CV2 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV2 5NP, CV2 5NS, CV2 5NT, CV2 5NN, CV2 5NL, CV2 5NU, CV2 5EB, CV2 5NJ, CV2 5DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV2 5NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CV2 5NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 29.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 51.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 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 | 44.1% | 36.3% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 40.8% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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 | 23.4% | 25.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 26.2% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 20.7% | 12.4% | -8.3% | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 75.6% | 74.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 85.2% | 79.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 79.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 0.4% | -14.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 11.2% | 0.9% | 10.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Billington Close was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Binley and Willenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Billington Close has the 37th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Binley and Willenhall and the 309th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Billington Close, Coventry, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2024-03-08 | £186,743 |
| 3 Billington Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-12-01 | £204,640 |
| 21 Billington Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-06-22 | £112,472 |
| 34 Billington Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-03-09 | £178,267 |
| 14 Billington Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-10-07 | £228,045 |
CV2 5NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in CV2 5NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Lee Primary School The Drive , Wyken CV2 5FU | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Harry Rose Road , CV2 5AT | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernesford Grange Primary School Foxton Road , Binley CV3 2HN | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Bridge Academy Coombe Park Road , Binley CV3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensdale Primary School Ravensdale Road , CV2 5GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caludon Castle School Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School Dane Road , CV2 4JW | 1out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,378 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 | 3,702 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Extended Learning Centre Axholme Road , CV2 5BD | 2out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbank School Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pattison College 90 Binley Road , Coventry CV3 1FQ | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Hospital School and Home Tuition Service Ward 5 , Walsgrove Hospital CV2 2DX | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Summit School Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital , 2 Lansdown Street CV2 4BF | - not rated | 2,729 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Catering | Saint Gobain House, Binley Business Park, 5 Harry Weston Road | 908 yd | |
| G Kitchen | Standard Bearer, 6 Santos Close | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Old Boys RFC | Stoke Old Boys Rugby Football Ground Rear Of 43, Brookvale Avenue | 430 yd | |
| The Mill Pool | Hipswell Highway, Coventry | 454 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Binley | Binley Park Inn, Brinklow Road | 831 yd | |
| Coventry Saracens R. F. C. | Coventry Saracens Rugby Football Club, Bredon Avenue | 871 yd | |
| Copsewood Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, Allard Way | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 260 Hipswell Highway, Coventry | 595 yd | |
| Hipswell Fish Saloon | 262 Hipswell Highway, Coventry | 595 yd | |
| China Chef | The Bear And Staff, Princethorpe Way | 638 yd | |
| Binley Mega Chippy | 3 Brandon Road, Coventry | 818 yd | |
| Second Ave | 45a Second Avenue, Coventry | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket, Brandon Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gregorys Catholic Primary School SAINT GREGORYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL SAINT GREGORYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL HARRY ROSE ROAD | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Richard Lee Primary School THE DRIVE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Stoke Old Boys Rugby Football Club BROOKVALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Ernesford Grange Primary School FOXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Copsewood Community Sports And Social Club ALLARD WAY | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Clifford Bridge Rd Playing Fields (Closed) Clifford Bridge Road | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Bredon Avenue BREDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Clifford Bridge Academy COOMBE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Fitness Factory 10-11 10-11 SANTOS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Caludon Castle Sports Centre AXHOLME ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.