Farcroft Avenue is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 7DU is located in the Woodlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farcroft Avenue, Coventry, CV5 7DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 7FF, CV5 7DY, CV5 7NU, CV5 7DW, CV5 7FE, CV5 7FG, CV5 7ES, CV5 7ET, CV5 7ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV5 7DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 26.1% | 29% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 54.2% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.6% | 47.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.9% | 16% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 29.4% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 93.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 93.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farcroft Avenue was 20.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Westwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farcroft Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Westwood and the 115th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Farcroft Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2023-05-12 | £448,553 |
| 14 Farcroft Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-12-10 | £318,965 |
| 12 Farcroft Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-12-01 | £318,965 |
| 24 Farcroft Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-09-17 | £340,924 |
| 18 Farcroft Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-05-22 | £276,367 |
CV5 7DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Green Junior School Sutton Avenue , CV5 7EG | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infant School Church Lane , Eastern Green CV5 7BX | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limbrick Wood Primary School Bush Close , Tile Hill CV4 9QT | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Nod Primary School Greenleaf Close , CV5 7BG | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Primary School Lower Eastern Green Lane , Eastern Green CV5 7LR | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coventry Academy Nutbrook Avenue , CV4 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westwood Academy Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Mathematics and Science College 2 The Oaks , Westwood Way CV4 8JD | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbourne Fields School Rowington Close , CV6 1PR | 4out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Warwick University House , CV4 8UW | - not rated | 4,017 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 5,389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague | The Woodlands School And Sports College, Broad Lane | 126 yd | |
| Penny Farthing | 2 Gramercy Park, Coventry | 527 yd | |
| The Green | Eastern Green Social Club, Church Lane | 991 yd | |
| Black Prince | The Black Prince, Jardine Crescent | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vineyard | 912 Broad Lane, Coventry | 186 yd | |
| Sonali Balti | 143 Sutton Avenue, Coventry | 224 yd | |
| Rupee Lounge | 9 Gramercy Park, Coventry | 503 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Gramercy Park, Coventry | 503 yd | |
| Bannerbrook Chippy | 17 Gramercy Park, Coventry | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Coventry) THE WOODLANDS SCHOOL THE WOODLANDS SCHOOL BROAD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 120 yd |
| Woodlands Academy Sports Complex WOODLANDS ACADEMY WOODLANDS ACADEMY BROAD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Massey Ferguson Social Club BROAD LANE | 758 yd | |
| Jardine Crescent Jardine Crescent | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Eastern Green Recreation Ground Church Lane | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.