Handsworth Crescent is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 7GB 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 Handsworth Crescent, Coventry, CV5 7GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 7GE, CV5 7BB, CV5 7FZ, CV5 7GA, CV5 7FX, CV5 7GD, CV5 7AX, CV5 7FU, CV5 7FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV5 7GB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.5% | 53.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 26.4% | 32.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 49.6% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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% | 40.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.4% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 19% | 16.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.9% | 16.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 21% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 31% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.8% | 96.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 94.8% | 96.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 96.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handsworth Crescent was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Westwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Handsworth Crescent has the 45th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Westwood and the 372nd lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Handsworth Crescent, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-10-06 | £376,822 |
| 81 Handsworth Crescent, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2024-08-22 | £387,101 |
| 105 Handsworth Crescent, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-08-11 | £349,536 |
| 97 Handsworth Crescent, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-08-17 | £269,092 |
| 107 Handsworth Crescent, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-08-16 | £327,763 |
CV5 7GB 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 CV5 7GB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limbrick Wood Primary School Bush Close , Tile Hill CV4 9QT | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limbrick Wood Primary School Bush Close , Tile Hill North CV4 9QT | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limbrick Wood Primary School Bush Close , Tile Hill CV4 9QT | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Nod Primary School Greenleaf Close , CV5 7BG | - not rated | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Nod Primary School Ettington Road , Off Broad Lane CV5 7LD | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy Broad Lane , CV5 7FF | - not rated | 639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Woodlands School Broad Lane , CV5 7FF | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Coventry Academy Tile Hill Lane , CV4 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Hill Wood School and Language College Nutbrook Avenue , CV4 9PW | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 4,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows School Hawthorn Lane , CV4 9PB | - not rated | 341 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oakwood Centre City College Tile Hill Campus , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SU | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House 135 Broad Lane , CV5 7AL | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sherbourne Fields School Rowington Close , CV6 1PR | 4out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbourne Fields Annexe Sherbourne Fields School , Rowington Close CV6 1PR | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love a Latte | 59-63 Alderminster Road, Coventry | 893 yd | |
| Istanbul BBQ | 52 Jardine Crescent, Coventry | 897 yd | |
| One Stop | 67 Alderminster Road, Coventry | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Prince | The Black Prince, Jardine Crescent | 437 yd | |
| Powerleague | The Woodlands School And Sports College, Broad Lane | 645 yd | |
| The Unicorn | Scireborne Tavern, Unicorn Lane | 685 yd | |
| The Vale | Nod Rise, Coventry | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Chippy | 94 Stonebury Avenue, Coventry | 232 yd | |
| Jumbo House | 14 Unicorn Avenue, Coventry | 439 yd | |
| Jasmine | 142 Jardine Crescent, Coventry | 839 yd | |
| Popeyes | 110-112 Jardine Crescent, Coventry | 839 yd | |
| Shurma Takeaway | 59 Alderminster Road, Coventry | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARM FOODS | 102-108 Jardine Crescent, Coventry | 839 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 134 Sutherland Avenue, Coventry | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jardine Crescent Jardine Crescent | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Limbrick Wood Primary School BUSH CLOSE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Mount Nod Primary School GREENLEAF CLOSE | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Woodlands Academy Sports Complex WOODLANDS ACADEMY WOODLANDS ACADEMY BROAD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Park Hill Primary School LOWER EASTERN GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Powerleague (Coventry) THE WOODLANDS SCHOOL THE WOODLANDS SCHOOL BROAD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 756 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.