Baron Leigh Drive, Coventry, CV4 8AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV4 8AB 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	50.9%	49.3%	-1.6%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	49.1%	50.7%	1.6%	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 CV4 8AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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	22.8%	21.2%	-1.6%	37.9%	-16.7%
Married: Opposite sex	64.7%	65.1%	0.4%	44.2%	20.9%
Separated	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	3.3%	4.6%	1.3%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	7.9%	8.3%	0.4%	6.1%	2.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.3%	45.5%	-1.8%	48.4%	-2.9%
Good health	39.9%	41%	1.1%	33.6%	7.4%
Fair health	9.5%	10.5%	1.0%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	2.2%	2.3%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

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 46.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.8%	10.4%	-0.4%	18.2%	-7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	5.4%	-7.5%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	14.2%	1.8%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	4.2%	0.1%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	15%	6.7%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	44.8%	46.7%	1.9%	33.8%	12.9%
Other	6.6%	4.2%	-2.4%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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)
Chinese	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	14.7%	13.8%	-0.9%	3.1%	10.7%
Pakistani	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.5%
Other Asian	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	2.5%	-1.8%
Other Black	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	3.3%	2.9%	0.8%	2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	75.1%	74%	-1.1%	81.4%	-7.4%
Other	1.8%	4.5%	2.7%	1.6%	2.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85% 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	86.8%	85%	-1.8%	83.2%	1.8%
European Union	1.5%	3%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	2.6%	1.5%	-1.1%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	8.8%	10.1%	1.3%	5.6%	4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85%	85%	0.0%	83.2%	1.8%
10+ Years	0%	13.5%	13.5%	9.8%	3.7%
5-10 Years	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	11.7%	0.4%	-11.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.8%	76.7%	15.1%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	3.4%	13.5%	-10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.6%	37.2%	-11.6%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	6.4%	1.7%	4.7%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Sikh	12.4%	0.9%	11.5%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Baron Leigh Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baron Leigh Drive was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Westwood average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Baron Leigh Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Westwood and the 104th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CV4 8AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 Baron Leigh Drive are based on 5 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 Baron Leigh Drive, Coventry, CV4 8AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CV4 8AB

Average Price
£1,194,546

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,194,546

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Baron Leigh Drive

Average Price
£1,188,204

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,188,204

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Baron Leigh DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Baron Leigh Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2008-08-22	£906,313
1 Baron Leigh Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2005-02-01	£1,083,802
3 Baron Leigh Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property	£499,995	2002-11-29	£1,285,341
2 Baron Leigh Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property	£499,000	2002-09-30	£1,326,324
1 Baron Leigh Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property	£475,000	2002-08-23	£1,292,914

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CV4 8AB

Employment

CV4 8AB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CV4 8AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	25
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Construction	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Other	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leigh Church of England Academy Plants Hill Crescent , Tile Hill CV4 9RQ	3out of 4	1,317 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Church of England Primary School Plants Hill Crescent , Tile Hill CV4 9RQ	- not rated	1,317 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alderman Harris Primary School Charter Avenue , CV4 8EN	- not rated	1,379 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Hawthorn Lane , Tile Hill CV4 9LB	- not rated	1,863 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burton Green Church of England Academy Hob Lane , Burton Green CV8 1QB	3out of 4	1,884 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
WMG Academy for Young Engineers Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DY	3out of 4	1,826 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westwood Academy Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY	- not rated	1,826 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Westwood School - A Technology College Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY	- not rated	1,826 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Coventry Academy Tile Hill Lane , CV4 9PW	3out of 4	1,938 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tile Hill Wood School and Language College Nutbrook Avenue , CV4 9PW	- not rated	1,938 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW	- not rated	2,023 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The National Mathematics and Science College 2 The Oaks , Westwood Way CV4 8JB	- not rated	1,566 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Centre City College Tile Hill Campus , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SU	- not rated	2,020 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Warwick University House , CV4 8UW	- not rated	2,519 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Meadows School Hawthorn Lane , CV4 9PB	- not rated	2,800 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Rowan House 135 Broad Lane , CV5 7AL	- not rated	3,458 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hickory's Smokehouse	Hickory's Smokehouse, 216 Cromwell Lane	428 yd
Mitie Ltd	E On Uk Plc, Westwood Way	583 yd
Baxterstorey	Greenwood House, Longwood Close	668 yd
TeamSport. Charter Avenue Ind Est	Unit 6, Curriers Close	834 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Westwood Club	260 Westwood Heath Road, Coventry		1,082 yd
Coventry University Sporting Club	20 Westwood Heath Road, Coventry		1,082 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kanley Bistro	21 Page Road, Coventry		1,031 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Midland Sports Centre (Closed) Cromwell Lane	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	704 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%

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