Silksby Street is in Cheylesmore, Coventry and in Coventry district. CV3 5FY 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 5FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV3 5FX, CV3 5FZ, CV3 5FJ, CV3 5GA, CV3 5FH, CV3 5FE, CV3 5FN, CV3 5FL, CV3 5GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV3 5FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 37.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 44.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 10% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 40.7% | 48.7% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 13.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 24.6% | 20.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 5.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 41.6% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 18.1% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 15.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 74.5% | 61.3% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 80.4% | 67.3% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 13.2% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 16.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 67.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 15.2% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 9.3% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 3.4% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silksby Street was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Cheylesmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silksby Street has the 36th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Cheylesmore and the 453rd lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Silksby Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-28 | £180,053 |
| 63 Silksby Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2024-11-25 | £252,775 |
| 9 Silksby Street, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-04-21 | £207,757 |
| 21 Silksby Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-07-08 | £252,943 |
| 51 Silksby Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2020-12-16 | £286,409 |
CV3 5FY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School Ulverscroft Road , Cheylesmore CV3 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Strathmore Avenue , CV1 2AF | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Knoll Drive , Styvechale CV3 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howes Community Primary School Palermo Avenue , Cheylesmore CV3 5EH | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stivichall Primary School Coat of Arms Bridge Road , CV3 6PY | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finham Park School Green Lane , CV3 6EA | 4out of 4 | 2,303 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 | 5,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW | - not rated | 5,241 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 | 652 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| King Henry VIII School Warwick Road , Coventry CV3 6AQ | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Youth Offending Service Christchurch House , Greyfriars Lane CV1 2GY | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry University Priory Street , CV1 5FB | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit School Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital , 2 Lansdown Street CV2 4BF | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonargaon Tandoori | 153 Daventry Road, Coventry | 220 yd | |
| Cafe Locco | 139 Daventry Road, Coventry | 221 yd | |
| Quinton Park Baptist Church | Quinton Park, Coventry | 598 yd | |
| CUC Mile Lane | Elm Bank, Mile Lane | 725 yd | |
| Seasoned Venues Ltd | Technocentre, Puma Way | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheylesmore Social Club | Quinton Park, Coventry | 598 yd | |
| Coventry Masonic Hall | 165 Warwick Road, Coventry | 777 yd | |
| Open Arms | The Open Arms, Daventry Road | 815 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | London Road, Coventry | 887 yd | |
| The New Haven | Dillotford Avenue, Coventry | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deano's Chippy | 5-7 Queen Isabels Avenue, Coventry | 158 yd | |
| Cheylesmore Foods | 125-127 Daventry Road, Coventry | 220 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 171 Daventry Road, Coventry | 230 yd | |
| Subway | 9 Quinton Parade, Coventry | 300 yd | |
| Imran Takeaway | 176 Quinton Park, Coventry | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarra Foods | 149-151 Daventry Road, Coventry | 220 yd | |
| UMAI Supermarket | 10 Parkside, Coventry | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School ULVERSCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| King Henry Viii School WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 952 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.