Princethorpe Way is in Binley, Coventry and in Coventry district. CV3 2FY 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 2FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV3 2GA, CV3 2GD, CV3 2FW, CV3 2HL, CV3 2GF, CV3 2FX, CV3 2GJ, CV3 2GH, CV3 2GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV3 2FY 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 2FY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-04-08 | £316,583 |
| 126 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-06-24 | £243,250 |
| 128 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2006-05-31 | £277,766 |
| 138 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2005-11-30 | £310,275 |
| 128 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2002-12-20 | £284,966 |
CV3 2FY 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 2FY 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 | 3,755 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 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sowe Valley Primary School Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QX | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy Bredon Avenue , Binley CV3 2LP | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School Langbank Avenue , Ernesford Grange CV3 2QP | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Lee Primary School The Drive , Wyken CV2 5FU | 3out of 4 | 1,312 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 | 276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caludon Castle School Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School Dane Road , CV2 4JW | 1out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | 3out of 4 | 2,571 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 | 4,289 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 | 4,654 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 | 395 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pattison College 90 Binley Road , Coventry CV3 1FQ | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Extended Learning Centre Axholme Road , CV2 5BD | 2out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baginton Fields School Sedgemoor Road , CV3 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,491 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Academy | Ernesford Grange School And Community College, Princethorpe Way | 298 yd | |
| Vino Superstore Ltd | 88-90 Oxendon Way, Coventry | 323 yd | |
| G Kitchen | Standard Bearer, 6 Santos Close | 550 yd | |
| Middle House Bed and Breakfast | 314D Willenhall Lane, Coventry | 956 yd | |
| McDonalds | Willenhall Lane, Coventry | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copsewood Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, Allard Way | 538 yd | |
| Standard Bearer | 6 Santos Close, Coventry | 550 yd | |
| Stoke Old Boys RFC | Stoke Old Boys Rugby Football Ground Rear Of 43, Brookvale Avenue | 599 yd | |
| Coventry Saracens R. F. C. | Coventry Saracens Rugby Football Club, Bredon Avenue | 755 yd | |
| Binley Banqueting Suite | Binley Private Members Club, 50 Grange Avenue | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Quorn Way, Coventry | 392 yd | |
| China Chef | The Bear And Staff, Princethorpe Way | 415 yd | |
| Second Ave | 45a Second Avenue, Coventry | 793 yd | |
| Binley Mega Chippy | 3 Brandon Road, Coventry | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket, Brandon Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy PRINCETHORPE WAY | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 295 yd |
| Ernesford Grange Primary School FOXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Stoke Old Boys Rugby Football Club BROOKVALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Fitness Factory 10-11 10-11 SANTOS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Copsewood Community Sports And Social Club ALLARD WAY | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| St Bartholomews Church Of England Academy BREDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School (Closed) Langbank Avenue | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Bredon Avenue BREDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| John White Community Centre GRANGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 234.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.