Barford Approach is in Whitnash, Leamington Spa and in Warwick district. CV31 2RU is located in the Whitnash electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warwick and Leamington. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barford Approach, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, CV31 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV31 2RT, CV31 2RB, CV31 2RA, CV31 2RX, CV31 2LT, CV31 2RH, CV31 2JB, CV31 2LR, CV31 2RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV31 2RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 56.6% | 54% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 43.4% | 46% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 2RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 27.2% | 28.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 56.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 44.5% | 48.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| 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 | 20.9% | 15.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 35.9% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.7% | 90.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 95.9% | 88.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 88.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barford Approach was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Leamington Willes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barford Approach has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Leamington Willes and the 179th lowest crime rate of 476 local areas in Warwick .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% 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 Barford Approach, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2025-11-28 | £276,809 |
| 9 Barford Approach, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-03-12 | £322,421 |
| 8 Barford Approach, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-01-19 | £330,183 |
| 2 Barford Approach, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-07-31 | £447,177 |
| 14 Barford Approach, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-06-06 | £246,109 |
CV31 2RU 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnash Nursery School Nursery Lane , Whitnash CV31 2PW | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillington Nursery School Grange Road , Lillington CV32 7RU | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Nursery School Coventry Road , CV34 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rowley Road , Whitnash CV31 2LJ | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Margaret's CofE Junior School Coppice Road , Whitnash CV31 2JF | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Infant School Coppice Road , Whitnash CV31 2JF | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitnash Primary School Langley Road , Whitnash CV31 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote Primary School Vickers Way , Heathcote CV34 7AP | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham County Middle School Calder Walk , CV31 1SA | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Middle School Baker Avenue , CV31 3HB | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coten End Middle School Coten End , CV34 4NP | - not rated | 4,746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillington Middle School Cubbington Road , Lillington CV32 7AG | - not rated | 4,925 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campion School Sydenham Drive , CV31 1QH | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion School Sydenham Drive , CV31 1QH | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Myton School Myton Road , CV34 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Myton School Myton Road , CV34 6PJ | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic School Guy's Cliffe Avenue , CV32 6NB | - not rated | 4,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley School Quercus Way , CV33 9WN | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arise Education St Margarets Centre , 103 Whitnash Road CV31 2HB | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Area Pupil Referral Unit Shrubland Street , CV31 2AR | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickyard Barn Outdoor Learning Centre Brickyard Barn , Mallory Road CV33 9QD | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Terrace School 54 High Street , CV31 1LW | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Oak School Brittain Lane , CV34 6DX | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsroad Catering | Golf Club, Golf Lane | 251 yd | |
| Cafe 81 | 81 Home Farm Crescent | 930 yd | |
| The Hide | Squab Hall Farm, Harbury Lane | 961 yd | |
| Blue Wolf Coffee House | 84 Heathcote Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hod Carrier | Hod Carrier, 102 Coppice Road | 166 yd | |
| Leamington and County Golf Club | Leamington And County Golf Clu, Golf Lane | 251 yd | |
| Plough & Harrow | Whitnash Road | 729 yd | |
| Whitnash Sports & Social Club | Whitnash Sports And Social Clu, Heathcote Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Nest | 106a Coppice Road | 166 yd | |
| Heathcote Fish Bar | 86 Heathcote Road | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leamington And County Golf Club Ltd GOLF LANE | golf | 249 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS RC COMBINED SCHOOL ST. JOSEPHS RC COMBINED SCHOOL ROWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Junior School ST. MARGARETS C E MIDDLE SCHOOL ST. MARGARETS C E MIDDLE SCHOOL COPPICE ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Harbury Lane Harbury Lane | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Whitnash Sports And Social Club Heathcote Road | 932 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 | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.