Canford Close, Coventry, CV3 6SS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV3 6SS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	54.1%	49.3%	-4.8%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	45.9%	50.7%	4.8%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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 6SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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	19%	24.8%	5.8%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	59.1%	51.6%	-7.5%	44.2%	7.4%
Separated	1.7%	2%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	5.9%	9.1%	3.2%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	14.3%	12.6%	-1.7%	6.1%	6.5%

Health

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	35.9%	45.4%	9.5%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	38.1%	32.3%	-5.8%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	21%	15.1%	-5.9%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	4.3%	5.8%	1.5%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	29.1%	16.1%	-13.0%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.7%	9.1%	-0.6%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8%	13.8%	5.8%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	5.5%	2.1%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	14.6%	1.5%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	31.2%	38.2%	7.0%	33.8%	4.4%
Other	5.5%	2.8%	-2.7%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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%	1.7%	1.7%	1.1%	0.6%
Indian	11%	10.9%	-0.1%	3.1%	7.8%
Pakistani	2.5%	8.9%	6.4%	2.7%	6.2%
Other Asian	3.2%	4.8%	1.6%	1.6%	3.2%
Black African	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	2.7%	0.9%	0.8%	1.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	74.4%	67.9%	-6.5%	81.4%	-13.5%
Arab	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.7%	3.1%	2.4%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	85.1%	85.9%	0.8%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	4.6%	2.7%	-1.9%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.8%	1.7%	-1.1%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	6.8%	9.3%	2.5%	5.6%	3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.2%	85.6%	3.4%	83.2%	2.4%
10+ Years	2.8%	13.7%	10.9%	9.8%	3.9%
5-10 Years	2.5%	0.3%	-2.2%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	11.7%	0.3%	-11.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	10.3%	13.5%	-3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.6%	37.2%	-14.6%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Hindu	5.1%	1.7%	3.4%
Muslim	10.6%	6.5%	4.1%
Sikh	11%	0.9%	10.1%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Canford Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canford Close was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Cheylesmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Canford Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Cheylesmore and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,200

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CV3 6SS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Canford Close are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Coventry.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Canford Close, Coventry, CV3 6SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for CV3 6SS

Average Price
£691,297

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£691,297

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Canford Close

Average Price
£687,896

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£687,896

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Canford CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Canford Close, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2025-03-27	£613,436
5 Canford Close, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£505,500	2019-12-20	£618,508
1 Canford Close, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2013-06-28	£712,961
3 Canford Close, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2007-08-24	£689,002
8 Canford Close, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2006-05-22	£787,302

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CV3 6SS

Employment

CV3 6SS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CV3 6SS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	21
Student (economically inactive)	15
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	8
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Education	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Manufacturing	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR	4out of 4	4,990 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Finham Primary School Green Lane , CV3 6EJ	- not rated	703 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Finham Primary School Green Lane , CV3 6EJ	3out of 4	703 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Finham Infant School Green Lane , CV3 6EJ	- not rated	703 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Finham Junior School Green Lane , CV3 6EJ	- not rated	703 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Knoll Drive , Styvechale CV3 5DE	3out of 4	1,314 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Finham Park School Green Lane , CV3 6EA	- not rated	1,626 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Finham Park School Green Lane , CV3 6EA	- not rated	1,626 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH	3out of 4	2,042 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH	- not rated	2,042 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD	- not rated	2,315 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD	- not rated	3,946 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG	- not rated	4,869 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG	- not rated	4,996 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bremond College Leamington Road , Styvechale Manor House CV3 6GG	- not rated	2,054 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Coventry Speech and Language Service Co Manor Park Primary School Ulverscroft Road , Cheylesmore CV3 5EZ	- not rated	2,123 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tiverton School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE	3out of 4	2,392 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alice Stevens School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE	- not rated	2,480 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB	3out of 4	2,593 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coventry Golf Club	Coventry Golf Course, St Martins Road	561 yd
The Potting Shed Cafe	The Potting Shed, Mill Hill	607 yd
Fire Away Pizza	377b Green Lane, Finham	666 yd
Old Mill	Old Mill Hotel, Mill Hill	688 yd
Miller & Carter	Kenpas Highway, Coventry	1,085 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Festival	Festival Public House, Fenside Avenue		808 yd
Alvis Sports & Social Club	Sports And Social Club, Alvis, Green Lane		876 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Green Lane Fish Bar	377 Green Lane, Finham		679 yd
Lucky Star	180 Fenside Avenue, Coventry		740 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coventry Golf Club COVENTRY GOLF COURSE COVENTRY GOLF COURSE ST MARTINS ROAD	golf	561 yd
Finham Primary School FINHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL FINHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL GREEN LANE	grass pitches	703 yd
Alvis Sports And Social Club GREEN LANE	grass pitches	979 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	53.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CV3 6SS