Gerard Avenue is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV4 8FY is located in the Westwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gerard Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV4 8FX, CV4 8EU, CV4 8FS, CV4 8FR, CV4 8HF, CV4 8FZ, CV4 8FF, CV4 8GA, CV4 8FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV4 8FY is primarily male, with 57.9% of the population 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 | 47.9% | 42.1% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 52.1% | 57.9% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CV4 8FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.3% | 66.4% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 28.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 26.7% | -13.3% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 49.7% | 45.2% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 36.6% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 25.2% | 15.4% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 34.1% | 18.9% | 16.9% | 17.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 24.5% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 6% | 9.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 79.1% | 75.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 80.4% | 79% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 78.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 10.5% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gerard Avenue was 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Westwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gerard Avenue has the 37th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Westwood and the 453rd highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Gerard Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-10-18 | £210,828 |
| 143 Gerard Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-09-01 | £300,431 |
| 141 Gerard Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-02-19 | £303,830 |
| 149 Gerard Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £264,558 | 2020-10-16 | £313,835 |
| 143 Gerard Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-10-09 | £308,428 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Gerard Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8FY has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 8 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Gerard Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8FY has very low surface water flood risk.
2 of 8 properties (25.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
The percentage of student residents living in CV4 8FY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 5,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Primary School 314 Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DW | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charter Academy 314 Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DW | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Parkes Primary School Prior Deram Walk , Canley CV4 8FT | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Parkes Junior School Prior Deram Walk , Canley CV4 8FT | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Parkes Infant School Prior Deram Walk , CV4 8FT | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westwood Academy Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY | - not rated | 808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westwood School - A Technology College Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY | - not rated | 808 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Coventry Academy Tile Hill Lane , CV4 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 5,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Warwick University House , CV4 8UW | - not rated | 900 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National Mathematics and Science College 2 The Oaks , Westwood Way CV4 8JB | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Centre City College Tile Hill Campus , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SU | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House 135 Broad Lane , CV5 7AL | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beechwood Preparatory Independent School 26 Clarendon Street , Earlsdon CV5 6EX | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evtec Automotive | Remploy, 79 Torrington Avenue | 398 yd | |
| Xcel Leisure Centre | 255 Mitchell Avenue, Coventry | 772 yd | |
| Coundon Care Seniors' Club | 4 Westcotes, Coventry | 855 yd | |
| The Restaurant Hub also t/a Ed's Diner, Harry Ramsden's and Caffe Carluccio’s | 330 Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry | 967 yd | |
| Rupali | 337 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsdon Rugby Football Club | Mitchell Avenue, Coventry | 772 yd | |
| Highway Club | Highway Sports And Recreational Club, Fletchamstead Highway | 827 yd | |
| Lime Tree Park WMC | Lime Tree Working Mens Club, Templar Avenue | 853 yd | |
| The Sovereign | Charter Avenue, Coventry | 857 yd | |
| The Newlands | Tile Hill Lane, Coventry | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat N Eat | 38-40 Prior Deram Walk, Coventry | 333 yd | |
| Rainbow | 36 Prior Deram Walk, Coventry | 333 yd | |
| Goodys Grill & Pizza | 32 Prior Deram Walk, Coventry | 333 yd | |
| Bigger Pan | 14 Prior Deram Walk, Coventry | 333 yd | |
| Chef Wang | 4 Torrington Avenue, Coventry | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | Costco Wholesale, 51 Torrington Avenue | 398 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 330 Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry | 967 yd | |
| Heart of England Co-Op | Cooperative Supermarket, 329-331 Tile Hill Lane | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Henry Parkes (Closed) Prior Deram Walk | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Simply Gym (Coventry Earl Place) EARL PLACE BUSINESS PARK EARL PLACE BUSINESS PARK FLETCHAMSTEAD HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Coventry Technical Rugby Club MITCHELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue | artificial grass pitch | 781 yd |
| Xcel Leisure Centre XCEL LEISURE CENTRE XCEL LEISURE CENTRE MITCHELL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Fletchamstead Highway Sports & Social Club FLETCHAMSTEAD HIGHWAY | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| The Westwood Academy MITCHELL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Earlsdon Rfc MITCHELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| University Of Warwick (Westwood Campus) GIBBET HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 960 yd |
| Alderman Harris Primary School (Closed) Charter Avenue | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.