Princethorpe Way is in Binley, Coventry and in Coventry district. CV3 2ND is located in the Binley and Willenhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry South. This postcode has been in use since 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princethorpe Way, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV3 2QE, CV3 2QL, CV3 2QG, CV3 2JU, CV3 2QA, CV3 2QF, CV3 2QN, CV3 2QH, CV3 2GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV3 2ND 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 | 54.8% | 48.7% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 51.3% | 6.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.9% | 28.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 43.6% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 27.1% | 15.2% | -11.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.9% | 41.9% | 11.0% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 26.4% | 17.1% | -9.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 43.5% | 27.3% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 26.5% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.6% | 74.2% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 90% | 78.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 78% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14.6% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princethorpe Way was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.4% lower than the Binley and Willenhall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Princethorpe Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Binley and Willenhall and the 69th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -98.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2026-01-30 | £207,398 |
| 225 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £220,000 | 2019-09-27 | £270,810 |
| 243 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £238,000 | 2019-09-06 | £286,727 |
| 223 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £220,000 | 2019-02-15 | £275,400 |
| 237 Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £222,500 | 2019-01-04 | £276,853 |
CV3 2ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sowe Valley Primary School Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QX | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School Langbank Avenue , Ernesford Grange CV3 2QP | - not rated | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School Langbank Avenue , Ernesford Grange CV3 2QP | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Bredon Avenue , CV3 2LP | - not rated | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy Bredon Avenue , Binley CV3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binley Woods Middle School Coombe Drive , Binley Woods CV3 2QU | - not rated | 3,466 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernesford Grange Community School Princethorpe Way , CV3 2QD | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Abbey Business and Enterprise College Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park School Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,373 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 | 4,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 5,179 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 | 5,158 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 | 297 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chace Extended Learning Centre Robin Hood Road , CV3 3AN | - not rated | 956 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Secure Unit Stoke House , Lloyd Crescent CV2 5NY | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Lodge School Lodge Road , CV3 1FU | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Baginton Fields School Sedgemoor Road , CV3 4EA | - not rated | 2,103 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 | 338 yd | |
| Vino Superstore Ltd | 88-90 Oxendon Way, Coventry | 389 yd | |
| Eric's Cafe | Hagard Community Centre, Remembrance Road | 703 yd | |
| Quality Cafe Ltd | 92 Remembrance Road, Coventry | 743 yd | |
| G Kitchen | Standard Bearer, 6 Santos Close | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binley Banqueting Suite | Binley Private Members Club, 50 Grange Avenue | 767 yd | |
| The Glade | The Glade Public House, Winnalthorpe | 782 yd | |
| Standard Bearer | 6 Santos Close, Coventry | 827 yd | |
| Willenhall Social Club & Institute | Willenhall Social Club, Robin Hood Road | 853 yd | |
| Copsewood Sports & Social Club | The Pavilion, Allard Way | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Quorn Way, Coventry | 179 yd | |
| Kerala Cuisine | 431 St James Lane, Coventry | 671 yd | |
| Happy Cod | 431 St James Lane, Coventry | 671 yd | |
| Andy & Helens Fish Bar | 92 Remembrance Road, Coventry | 743 yd | |
| China Chef | The Bear And Staff, Princethorpe Way | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy PRINCETHORPE WAY | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| St Bartholomews Church Of England Academy BREDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School (Closed) Langbank Avenue | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Ernesford Grange Primary School FOXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| John White Community Centre GRANGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Fitness Factory 10-11 10-11 SANTOS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Willenhall Community Primary School ST. JAMES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Copsewood Community Sports And Social Club ALLARD WAY | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Stoke Old Boys Rugby Football Club BROOKVALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Alan Higgs Centre ALLARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.