Dawlish Drive is in Styvechale, Coventry and in Coventry district. CV3 5LY is located in the Earlsdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dawlish Drive, Styvechale, Coventry, CV3 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV3 5NB, CV3 5NE, CV3 5ND, CV3 6FX, CV3 6FW, CV3 5LX, CV3 5BA, CV3 5BB, CV3 5LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV3 5LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 54.9% | 52.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 47.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 24.3% | 29% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 50% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 8.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 44.8% | 47.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 12.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 43.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 20.5% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 17.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.7% | 66.2% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 82% 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% | 82% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 11.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 80.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 15% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 1% | -10.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawlish Drive was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% lower than the Cheylesmore average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dawlish Drive has the 20th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Cheylesmore and the 248th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dawlish Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-12-02 | £466,274 |
| 5 Dawlish Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2019-12-06 | £401,765 |
| 15 Dawlish Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-08-12 | £395,789 |
| 17 Dawlish Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2015-09-09 | £340,983 |
| 7 Dawlish Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2015-08-14 | £496,393 |
CV3 5LY 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,997 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 | 324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Knoll Drive , Styvechale CV3 5DE | - not rated | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howes Community Primary School Palermo Avenue , CV3 5EH | - not rated | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howes Community Primary School Palermo Avenue , Cheylesmore CV3 5EH | 2out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Farm Primary School Dewsbury Avenue , CV3 6NF | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finham Park School Green Lane , CV3 6EA | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finham Park School Green Lane , CV3 6EA | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park School Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Abbey Business and Enterprise College Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 3,880 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,007 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 | 1,148 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bremond College Leamington Road , Styvechale Manor House CV3 6GG | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tiverton School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Stevens School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Preparatory School Kenilworth Road , CV3 6PT | - not rated | 2,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Laban | 84 Dawlish Drive, Coventry | 294 yd | |
| C 3 Coffee | Cheylesmore Community Centre, Poitiers Road | 895 yd | |
| Cheylesmore Community Centre | Poitiers Road, Coventry | 906 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Kenpas Highway, Coventry | 970 yd | |
| Lark Coffee | 40 Hexworthy Avenue, Coventry | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Festival | Festival Public House, Fenside Avenue | 511 yd | |
| The New Haven | Dillotford Avenue, Coventry | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 180 Fenside Avenue, Coventry | 429 yd | |
| Mamoni Balti | 88 Baginton Road, Coventry | 610 yd | |
| Crimmyz | The New Haven, Dillotford Avenue | 819 yd | |
| Mister M's Traditional Fish & Chips | 164 The Chesils, Coventry | 1,069 yd | |
| Mr Sandwich | 168 The Chesils, Coventry | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School KNOLL DRIVE | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Howes Primary School CARETAKER HOWES SCHOOL CARETAKER HOWES SCHOOL PALERMO AVENUE | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Manor Park Primary School ULVERSCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.