Leaf Lane is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV3 5AR 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 Leaf Lane, Coventry, CV3 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV3 5NX, CV3 5NU, CV3 5NW, CV3 5NY, CV3 5AQ, CV3 5AT, CV3 5AF, CV3 5AU, CV3 5NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV3 5AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 53.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 23.6% | 24.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 55.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 35.7% | 40.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 39.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.9% | 11.4% | -13.5% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 18.9% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 12.9% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 32.8% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.5% | 79.7% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 90.5% | 82.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 89.3% | 83.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leaf Lane was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Cheylesmore average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Leaf Lane has the 39th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Cheylesmore and the 447th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Leaf Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-04-24 | £236,167 |
| 53 Leaf Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-12-01 | £259,294 |
| 23 Leaf Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2022-06-30 | £270,588 |
| 41 Leaf Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-09-15 | £346,942 |
| 39 Leaf Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,200 | 2018-08-17 | £283,161 |
CV3 5AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howes Community Primary School Palermo Avenue , CV3 5EH | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howes Community Primary School Palermo Avenue , Cheylesmore CV3 5EH | 2out of 4 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Knoll Drive , Styvechale CV3 5DE | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Knoll Drive , Styvechale CV3 5DE | - not rated | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Abbey Primary School Ashington Grove , Whitley CV3 4DE | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park School Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Abbey Business and Enterprise College Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coventry Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 3,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Stevens School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Speech and Language Service Co Manor Park Primary School Ulverscroft Road , Cheylesmore CV3 5EZ | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bremond College Leamington Road , Styvechale Manor House CV3 6GG | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Baginton Fields School Sedgemoor Road , CV3 4EA | - not rated | 1,688 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 | 408 yd | |
| C 3 Coffee | Cheylesmore Community Centre, Poitiers Road | 630 yd | |
| Jaguar Land Rover Whitley (Coventry) | Lyons Park Development Site, Abbey Road | 652 yd | |
| Cheylesmore Community Centre | Poitiers Road, Coventry | 772 yd | |
| Quinton Park Baptist Church | Quinton Park, Coventry | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Festival | Festival Public House, Fenside Avenue | 597 yd | |
| The New Haven | Dillotford Avenue, Coventry | 941 yd | |
| Cheylesmore Social Club | Quinton Park, Coventry | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 180 Fenside Avenue, Coventry | 658 yd | |
| Crimmyz | The New Haven, Dillotford Avenue | 941 yd | |
| Mister M's Traditional Fish & Chips | 164 The Chesils, Coventry | 993 yd | |
| Mr Sandwich | 168 The Chesils, Coventry | 993 yd | |
| Imran Takeaway | 176 Quinton Park, Coventry | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howes Primary School CARETAKER HOWES SCHOOL CARETAKER HOWES SCHOOL PALERMO AVENUE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School KNOLL DRIVE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Whitley Common The Park Paling | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Whitley Academy WHITLEY ACADEMY WHITLEY ACADEMY ABBEY ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,007 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.