Gainsborough Drive is in Leamington Spa and in Warwick district. CV31 1RS is located in the Leamington Willes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warwick and Leamington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gainsborough Drive, Leamington Spa, CV31 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV31 1RU, CV31 1RT, CV31 1SL, CV31 1SJ, CV31 1NS, CV31 1RY, CV31 1SH, CV31 1RR, CV31 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV31 1RS 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 | 48.1% | 47.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.3% | 0.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CV31 1RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 28.5% | 25% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 59.5% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 50.1% | 46.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13.1% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around CV31 1RS this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 29.1% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 25.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 14.2% | 5.3% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 35.4% | 34.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 31.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 57.7% | 51.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -29.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 9.9% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 64.1% | 53.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 19% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22% | 23.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 18.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.2% | 52.9% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 25.6% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 7% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.5% | 37.2% | -22.7% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 30.5% | 0.9% | 29.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Drive was 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Leamington Clarendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gainsborough Drive has the 55th highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Leamington Clarendon and the 221st highest crime rate of 476 local areas in Warwick .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Gainsborough Drive, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2019-03-08 | £305,263 |
| 22 Gainsborough Drive, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-09-18 | £230,826 |
| 28 Gainsborough Drive, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2015-04-01 | £260,211 |
| 14 Gainsborough Drive, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2014-11-27 | £267,039 |
| 24 Gainsborough Drive, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2013-08-30 | £263,475 |
CV31 1RS 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnash Nursery School Nursery Lane , Whitnash CV31 2PW | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Nursery School Coventry Road , CV34 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 5,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Primary School Calder Walk , Sydenham CV31 1SA | 4out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Sydenham Drive , CV31 1NJ | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham Terrace Community Primary School and Nursery Clapham Terrace , CV31 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Semele CofE Primary School School Lane , Radford Semele CV31 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrubland Street Community Primary School Shrubland Street , CV31 2AR | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campion School Sydenham Drive , CV31 1QH | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic School Guy's Cliffe Avenue , CV32 6NB | - not rated | 3,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Leamington School Sandy Lane , Blackdown CV32 6RD | 3out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myton School Myton Road , CV34 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire College Group Warwick New Road , CV32 5JE | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLC St Margarets Centre , 103 Whitnash Road CV31 2HB | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsley School Beauchamp Avenue , CV32 5RD | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Lodge School 15-17 Kenilworth Road , CV32 5TW | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick School Myton Road , CV34 6PP | - not rated | 4,660 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Emscote School Nelson Lane , Nelson Lane Industrial Estate CV34 5JB | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Place | Sydni Centre, Cottage Square | 369 yd | |
| Top Nosh at Ricardo | Ricardo Buildings, 1-3 Southam Road | 469 yd | |
| New Inn | 197 Leam Terrace | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Tavern | Court Street | 110 yd | |
| Fusilier | The Fusilier, Sydenham Drive | 540 yd | |
| The Shire Grill | Grist Mill, Chesterton Drive | 639 yd | |
| Leamington Spa Sailing Club Ltd | Willes Meadow | 1,005 yd | |
| Pig & Fiddle | 45 High Street | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Foods House | 3 Stanley Court | 518 yd | |
| Sydenham Balti 'n' Pizza | 7 Stanley Court | 518 yd | |
| Pete's Plaice | 2 Stanley Court, Sydenham Drive | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Chesterton Drive | 811 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 89 Radford Road | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Primary School CALDER WALK | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Radford Semele C Of E Primary School RADFORD SEMELE C E COMBINED SCHOOL RADFORD SEMELE C E COMBINED SCHOOL SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Campion School Academy CAMPION SCHOOL CAMPION SCHOOL SYDENHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 989 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 | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.