Princethorpe Way is in Binley, Coventry and in Coventry district. CV3 2FT is located in the Binley and Willenhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princethorpe Way, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV3 2FU, CV3 2FX, CV3 2FW, CV3 2HH, CV3 2HG, CV3 2HJ, CV3 2HL, CV3 2HF, CV3 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV3 2FT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.3% | 48.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CV3 2FT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 18.3% | 27.5% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 55.1% | -12.6% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 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 | 45.6% | 42.3% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.6% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 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 | 22.8% | 20.9% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 26.2% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.1% | 85% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 87.5% | 84.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 84.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 0.7% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princethorpe Way was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the Binley and Willenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princethorpe Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Binley and Willenhall and the 85th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-01-25 | £232,758 |
| 100 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-11-04 | £215,208 |
| 82 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-07-30 | £274,138 |
| 98 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-04-12 | £221,864 |
| 88 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2005-07-29 | £278,411 |
CV3 2FT 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 CV3 2FT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesford Grange Primary School Foxton Road , Binley CV3 2HN | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sowe Valley Primary School Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QX | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy Bredon Avenue , Binley CV3 2LP | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School Langbank Avenue , Ernesford Grange CV3 2QP | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Lee Primary School The Drive , Wyken CV2 5FU | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caludon Castle School Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School Dane Road , CV2 4JW | 1out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,061 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 | 4,396 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank School Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pattison College 90 Binley Road , Coventry CV3 1FQ | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Extended Learning Centre Axholme Road , CV2 5BD | 2out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baginton Fields School Sedgemoor Road , CV3 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vino Superstore Ltd | 88-90 Oxendon Way, Coventry | 506 yd | |
| G Kitchen | Standard Bearer, 6 Santos Close | 510 yd | |
| Riverbank Academy | Ernesford Grange School And Community College, Princethorpe Way | 538 yd | |
| Middle House Bed and Breakfast | 314D Willenhall Lane, Coventry | 880 yd | |
| McDonalds | Willenhall Lane, Coventry | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Old Boys RFC | Stoke Old Boys Rugby Football Ground Rear Of 43, Brookvale Avenue | 375 yd | |
| Standard Bearer | 6 Santos Close, Coventry | 510 yd | |
| Copsewood Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, Allard Way | 518 yd | |
| Coventry Saracens R. F. C. | Coventry Saracens Rugby Football Club, Bredon Avenue | 622 yd | |
| The Mill Pool | Hipswell Highway, Coventry | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | The Bear And Staff, Princethorpe Way | 187 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Quorn Way, Coventry | 633 yd | |
| Second Ave | 45a Second Avenue, Coventry | 724 yd | |
| Binley Mega Chippy | 3 Brandon Road, Coventry | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket, Brandon Road | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesford Grange Primary School FOXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Stoke Old Boys Rugby Football Club BROOKVALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Fitness Factory 10-11 10-11 SANTOS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Copsewood Community Sports And Social Club ALLARD WAY | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 497 yd |
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy PRINCETHORPE WAY | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 534 yd |
| St Bartholomews Church Of England Academy BREDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Bredon Avenue BREDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School (Closed) Langbank Avenue | grass pitches | 948 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 | 106.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.