Charminster Drive is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV3 5AA is located in the Cheylesmore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charminster Drive, Coventry, CV3 5AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV3 5NG, CV3 5NF, CV3 5NH, CV3 5NJ, CV3 5ND, CV3 5AB, CV3 5NE, CV3 5NL, CV3 6FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV3 5AA is primarily male, with 61.3% of the population 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 | 47.1% | 38.7% | -8.4% | 51.0% | -12.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 61.3% | 8.4% | 49.0% | 12.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CV3 5AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 52.4% | 56.1% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 15.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 18.9% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 3.7% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (63.5%) 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 | 29.1% | 31.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -17.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 32.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 24.9% | 19.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 10.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 32.1% | 27.3% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 30.3% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.7% | 83.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 86.8% | 82.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 81.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 13.4% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.5% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charminster Drive was 86.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% higher than the Cheylesmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charminster Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Cheylesmore and the 395th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Charminster Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-10-04 | £105,519 |
| 11 Charminster Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2022-07-01 | £120,219 |
| 41 Charminster Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2022-07-01 | £115,103 |
| 43 Charminster Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2019-12-18 | £117,116 |
| 11 Charminster Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,300 | 2017-11-07 | £110,590 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Knoll Drive , Styvechale CV3 5DE | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howes Community Primary School Palermo Avenue , Cheylesmore CV3 5EH | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Farm Primary School Dewsbury Avenue , CV3 6NF | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finham Primary School Green Lane , CV3 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Ulverscroft Road , Cheylesmore CV3 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finham Park School Green Lane , CV3 6EA | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | 3out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Speech and Language Service Co Manor Park Primary School Ulverscroft Road , Cheylesmore CV3 5EZ | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tiverton School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baginton Fields School Sedgemoor Road , CV3 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry VIII School Warwick Road , Coventry CV3 6AQ | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Laban | 84 Dawlish Drive, Coventry | 464 yd | |
| The Potting Shed Cafe | The Potting Shed, Mill Hill | 828 yd | |
| Old Mill | Old Mill Hotel, Mill Hill | 850 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Kenpas Highway, Coventry | 1,073 yd | |
| C 3 Coffee | Cheylesmore Community Centre, Poitiers Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Festival | Festival Public House, Fenside Avenue | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 180 Fenside Avenue, Coventry | 139 yd | |
| Mamoni Balti | 88 Baginton Road, Coventry | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School KNOLL DRIVE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Howes Primary School CARETAKER HOWES SCHOOL CARETAKER HOWES SCHOOL PALERMO AVENUE | grass pitches | 787 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.