Buttermere Close is in Binley, Coventry and in Coventry district. CV3 2LW 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 Buttermere Close, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV3 2LU, CV3 2LX, CV3 2NB, CV3 2RD, CV3 2LS, CV3 2LZ, CV3 2LY, CV3 2EP, CV3 2EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV3 2LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 CV3 2LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 48.8% | 52% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 33.7% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 9.9% | -5.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (70.8%) 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 | 47.3% | 42.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 28.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 18.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 25.7% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 18.3% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 20.3% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 15.6% | 19.2% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.4% | 67.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 78.6% | 81.8% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 10.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 81.5% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10.9% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 5.2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.4% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttermere Close was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Binley and Willenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buttermere Close has the 50th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Binley and Willenhall and the 463rd lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Buttermere Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2020-03-27 | £161,414 |
| 4 Buttermere Close, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2009-05-08 | £152,367 |
| 5 Buttermere Close, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2003-10-30 | £207,871 |
| 6 Buttermere Close, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £16,000 | 2002-12-09 | £43,841 |
| 8 Buttermere Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £41,950 | 2001-01-24 | £169,631 |
The percentage of student residents living in CV3 2LW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 4,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy Bredon Avenue , Binley CV3 2LP | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sowe Valley Primary School Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QX | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School Langbank Avenue , Ernesford Grange CV3 2QP | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernesford Grange Primary School Foxton Road , Binley CV3 2HN | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall Community Primary School St James Lane , CV3 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | 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 | 631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caludon Castle School Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School Dane Road , CV2 4JW | 1out of 4 | 3,036 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 | 3,102 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 | 4,970 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 | 5,105 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 | 643 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baginton Fields School Sedgemoor Road , CV3 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pattison College 90 Binley Road , Coventry CV3 1FQ | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Extended Learning Centre Axholme Road , CV2 5BD | 2out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 418 yd | |
| Chuck Wagon Snack Bar | 20 Herald Way, Coventry | 579 yd | |
| G Kitchen | Standard Bearer, 6 Santos Close | 671 yd | |
| Riverbank Academy | Ernesford Grange School And Community College, Princethorpe Way | 751 yd | |
| FitzRoy Connect | Speymill House, Willenhall Lane | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binley Banqueting Suite | Binley Private Members Club, 50 Grange Avenue | 284 yd | |
| Standard Bearer | 6 Santos Close, Coventry | 671 yd | |
| The Glade | The Glade Public House, Winnalthorpe | 770 yd | |
| Coventry Saracens R. F. C. | Coventry Saracens Rugby Football Club, Bredon Avenue | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Quorn Way, Coventry | 410 yd | |
| Kerala Cuisine | 431 St James Lane, Coventry | 726 yd | |
| Happy Cod | 431 St James Lane, Coventry | 726 yd | |
| China Chef | The Bear And Staff, Princethorpe Way | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomews Church Of England Academy BREDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| John White Community Centre GRANGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Fitness Factory 10-11 10-11 SANTOS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy PRINCETHORPE WAY | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Ernesford Grange Primary School FOXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Bredon Avenue BREDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School (Closed) Langbank Avenue | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Willenhall Community Primary School ST. JAMES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.