Silksby Street is in Cheylesmore, Coventry and in Coventry district. CV3 5FX 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 Silksby Street, Cheylesmore, Coventry, CV3 5FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV3 5FY, CV3 5FJ, CV3 5FH, CV3 5FZ, CV3 5GA, CV3 5FL, CV3 5GE, CV3 5FE, CV3 5FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV3 5FX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 51.2% | 47.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52.3% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 38.4% | 41.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 46.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 52.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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 | 15.3% | 15.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 6.3% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 20.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 39.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 16.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 73.6% | 62.9% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 70.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 70.2% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 15.8% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 70.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silksby Street was 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Cheylesmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silksby Street has the 37th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Cheylesmore and the 388th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Silksby Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-24 | £257,984 |
| 4 Silksby Street, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-03-22 | £273,211 |
| 38 Silksby Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-08-12 | £236,167 |
| 18 Silksby Street, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-20 | £241,933 |
| 32 Silksby Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-03-28 | £266,663 |
CV3 5FX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 3,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Junior School Ulverscroft Road , Cheylesmore CV3 5EZ | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Infant School Ulverscroft Road , CV3 5EZ | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Ulverscroft Road , Cheylesmore CV3 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Strathmore Avenue , CV1 2AF | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howes Community Primary School Palermo Avenue , CV3 5EH | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coventry Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | - not rated | 1,088 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 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park School Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer School - Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Cox Street , CV1 5NL | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW | - not rated | 5,384 yd | Further education | 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 | 662 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cheshunt School 8 Park Road , CV1 2LH | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices 33 Parkside , CV1 2NE | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry VIII School Warwick Road , Coventry CV3 6AQ | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenport Lodge School 21 Davenport Road , CV5 6QA | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonargaon Tandoori | 153 Daventry Road, Coventry | 241 yd | |
| Cafe Locco | 139 Daventry Road, Coventry | 243 yd | |
| Quinton Park Baptist Church | Quinton Park, Coventry | 608 yd | |
| CUC Mile Lane | Elm Bank, Mile Lane | 713 yd | |
| Seasoned Venues Ltd | Technocentre, Puma Way | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheylesmore Social Club | Quinton Park, Coventry | 608 yd | |
| Coventry Masonic Hall | 165 Warwick Road, Coventry | 805 yd | |
| Open Arms | The Open Arms, Daventry Road | 848 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | London Road, Coventry | 862 yd | |
| Glamorous | 88 Short Street, Coventry | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deano's Chippy | 5-7 Queen Isabels Avenue, Coventry | 135 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 171 Daventry Road, Coventry | 237 yd | |
| Cheylesmore Foods | 125-127 Daventry Road, Coventry | 241 yd | |
| Subway | 9 Quinton Parade, Coventry | 326 yd | |
| Imran Takeaway | 176 Quinton Park, Coventry | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarra Foods | 149-151 Daventry Road, Coventry | 241 yd | |
| UMAI Supermarket | 10 Parkside, Coventry | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School ULVERSCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| King Henry Viii School WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 973 yd |
| Blue Coat Church Of England School & Music College BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL TERRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.