Broad Lane is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 7AL is located in the Earlsdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broad Lane, Coventry, CV5 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 7AN, CV5 7AJ, CV5 8BQ, CV5 8BS, CV4 9EL, CV5 7AE, CV4 9EQ, CV5 7AH, CV5 8AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV5 7AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 51.3% | 53.3% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.7% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 CV5 7AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 34.2% | 32.2% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 52.3% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (89%) 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 | 43.4% | 49.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 39.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 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 | 17.6% | 14.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 7.1% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 13% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 40.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 12.1% | 10.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 77.7% | 68.8% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 86.4% | 76.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 76.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 4.8% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 9% | 0.9% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane was 146.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.8% higher than the Earlsdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlsdon and the 162nd highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Broad Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-17 | £290,335 |
| 115 Broad Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-11-10 | £458,101 |
| 127 Broad Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-05-31 | £410,538 |
| 125 Broad Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,500 | 2010-06-11 | £384,460 |
| 109 Broad Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2009-10-02 | £470,874 |
CV5 7AL 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 5,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whoberley Hall Primary School Overdale Road , CV5 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Mount Nod Way , Mount Nod CV5 7GX | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Mount Nod Way , Mount Nod CV5 7GX | - not rated | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Winsford Avenue , CV5 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Winsford Avenue , Allesley Park CV5 9HZ | - not rated | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,574 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westwood Academy Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westwood School - A Technology College Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Coventry Academy Tile Hill Lane , CV4 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,398 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 | 1,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan House 135 Broad Lane , CV5 7AL | - not rated | 75 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakwood Centre City College Tile Hill Campus , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SU | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Preparatory Independent School 26 Clarendon Street , Earlsdon CV5 6EX | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairmount School Inc Coventry Grammar School Clarendon Street , CV5 6EX | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbourne Fields School Rowington Close , CV6 1PR | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Coventrians Rugby Football Club | The Old Coventrians Rugby Football Club, Tile Hill Lane | 136 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 583 Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry | 207 yd | |
| McDonalds | Vanguard Avenue, Coventry | 435 yd | |
| KFC | Vanguard Avenue, Coventry | 435 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit 2, Vanguard Avenue | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Club | Highway Sports And Recreational Club, Fletchamstead Highway | 563 yd | |
| Standard Triumph Club | Standard Triumph Recreation Club, Tile Hill Lane | 670 yd | |
| The Newlands | Tile Hill Lane, Coventry | 932 yd | |
| Minstrel Pub | 38 Buckingham Rise, Coventry | 978 yd | |
| New Spires | The New Spires, Grayswood Avenue | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia House | 198 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry | 349 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Vanguard Avenue, Coventry | 435 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Vanguard Avenue | 435 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, Vanguard Avenue | 435 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 505 Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of England Co-Op | Cooperative Supermarket, 329-331 Tile Hill Lane | 544 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 330 Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry | 613 yd | |
| Co - op | Cooperative Supermarket, Brookside Avenue | 700 yd | |
| Costco | Costco Wholesale, 51 Torrington Avenue | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Coventrians Rugby Club BROADLANDS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 191 yd |
| Fletchamstead Highway Sports & Social Club FLETCHAMSTEAD HIGHWAY | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Simply Gym (Coventry Earl Place) EARL PLACE BUSINESS PARK EARL PLACE BUSINESS PARK FLETCHAMSTEAD HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Mount Nod Way | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Academy WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Village Gym (Coventry) COVENTRY BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| St Christopher Primary School WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 984 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 338.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.