Wheate Croft, Coventry, CV4 9SH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV4 9SH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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	50.5%	47.5%	-3.0%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	49.5%	52.5%	3.0%	49.0%	3.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	42.8%	39.9%	-2.9%	37.9%	2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	27.8%	36.6%	8.8%	44.2%	-7.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	2.7%	3.3%	0.6%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	15%	12.6%	-2.4%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	11.8%	6.6%	-5.2%	6.1%	0.5%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31.4%	35.5%	4.1%	48.4%	-12.9%
Good health	35%	31.8%	-3.2%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	23.6%	17.1%	-6.5%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	7.3%	13.4%	6.1%	4.0%	9.4%
Very bad health	2.7%	2.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	1.1%

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38%	26.2%	-11.8%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	15.8%	1.4%	9.6%	6.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	13.1%	-5.6%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	7.7%	6.1%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	15.3%	4.6%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	12.3%	19.1%	6.8%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	4.3%	2.7%	-1.6%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	2.7%	7.3%	4.6%	2.5%	4.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Other Black	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.5%	2.7%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	92.7%	81.4%	-11.3%	81.4%	0.0%
Arab	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.7% 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	88.6%	81.7%	-6.9%	83.2%	-1.5%
European Union	6.8%	7.3%	0.5%	6.1%	1.2%
Africa	2.7%	5.9%	3.2%	2.7%	3.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	3.2%	1.4%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.5%	81.7%	-2.8%	83.2%	-1.5%
10+ Years	3.2%	7.3%	4.1%	9.8%	-2.5%
5-10 Years	3.6%	3.2%	-0.4%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	2.7%	4.6%	1.9%	2.2%	2.4%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	3.2%	-2.7%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.4%	76.7%	-7.3%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
North Africa	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	18.7%	13.5%	5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.1%	37.2%	-1.1%
Christian	54.8%	46.2%	8.6%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	3.7%	6.5%	-2.8%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Wheate Croft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheate Croft was 158.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.0% higher than the Westwood average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Wheate Croft has the 10th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Westwood and the 137th highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CV4 9SH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Wheate Croft are based on 10 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 Wheate Croft, Coventry, CV4 9SH

Estimated Average Property Prices for CV4 9SH

Average Price
£170,420

Semi-Detached
£182,918

Terraced
£166,253

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wheate Croft

Average Price
£155,219

Semi-Detached
£182,040

Terraced
£152,239

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wheate CroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Wheate Croft, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-04-08	£151,581
5 Wheate Croft, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2021-01-14	£107,212
5 Wheate Croft, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2020-10-13	£109,611
7 Wheate Croft, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£136,500	2020-06-30	£169,845
4 Wheate Croft, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2019-02-11	£181,513

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CV4 9SH

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	47
Retired	35
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	13
Other	13
Unemployed	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Self-Employed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Construction	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Hawthorn Lane , Tile Hill CV4 9LB	- not rated	383 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Limbrick Wood Primary School Bush Close , Tile Hill CV4 9QT	- not rated	672 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Limbrick Wood Primary School Bush Close , Tile Hill North CV4 9QT	- not rated	672 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Limbrick Wood Primary School Bush Close , Tile Hill CV4 9QT	3out of 4	672 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Templars Junior School Tile Hill Lane , Tile Hill CV4 9DX	- not rated	730 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Coventry Academy Tile Hill Lane , CV4 9PW	3out of 4	638 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tile Hill Wood School and Language College Nutbrook Avenue , CV4 9PW	- not rated	638 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT	3out of 4	1,058 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Academy Broad Lane , CV5 7FF	- not rated	1,275 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Woodlands School Broad Lane , CV5 7FF	- not rated	1,275 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	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	478 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD	- not rated	4,266 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood Centre City College Tile Hill Campus , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SU	- not rated	576 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Meadows School Hawthorn Lane , CV4 9PB	- not rated	827 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Rowan House 135 Broad Lane , CV5 7AL	- not rated	1,686 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
The National Mathematics and Science College 2 The Oaks , Westwood Way CV4 8JB	- not rated	1,997 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Warwick University House , CV4 8UW	- not rated	2,509 yd	Higher education institutions	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
Our Lady Of The Assumption Church	650 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry	318 yd
Istanbul BBQ	52 Jardine Crescent, Coventry	443 yd
Claire's kitchen	38 Nickson Road, Coventry	524 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Our Lady of the Assumption Rear Hall	650 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry	318 yd
Black Prince	The Black Prince, Jardine Crescent	554 yd
Lime Tree Park WMC	Lime Tree Working Mens Club, Templar Avenue	891 yd
The Newlands	Tile Hill Lane, Coventry	947 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jasmine	142 Jardine Crescent, Coventry	360 yd
Popeyes	110-112 Jardine Crescent, Coventry	360 yd
Chicken Express	40 Jardine Crescent, Coventry	443 yd
JianBing Hut	203 Torrington Avenue, Coventry	927 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
FARM FOODS	102-108 Jardine Crescent, Coventry		360 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Primary School HAWTHORN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	378 yd
Hereward College Sports Centre HEREWARD COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION HEREWARD COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION BRAMSTON CRESCENT	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	475 yd
Limbrick Wood Primary School BUSH CLOSE	grass pitches	671 yd
Jardine Crescent Jardine Crescent	grass pitches	701 yd
West Coventry Academy TILE HILL WOOD SCHOOL TILE HILL WOOD SCHOOL NUTBROOK AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	707 yd
Mount Nod Primary School GREENLEAF CLOSE	grass pitches	989 yd
Leigh C Of E Primary School PLANTSHILL CRESCENT	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,004 yd
Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue	artificial grass pitch	1,015 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	42.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CV4 9SH