Essex Close, Coventry, CV5 7HY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV5 7HY is primarily male, with 53.3% 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	50.9%	46.7%	-4.2%	51.0%	-4.3%
Male	49.1%	53.3%	4.2%	49.0%	4.3%

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	23.5%	34.6%	11.1%	37.9%	-3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	43.8%	36.6%	-7.2%	44.2%	-7.6%
Separated	6.5%	3.9%	-2.6%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	15.7%	14.4%	-1.3%	9.1%	5.3%
Widowed	10.5%	10.5%	0.0%	6.1%	4.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.1%	37.1%	3.0%	48.4%	-11.3%
Good health	40.7%	40.1%	-0.6%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	18%	17.4%	-0.6%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	4.8%	2.4%	-2.4%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	2.4%	3%	0.6%	1.2%	1.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.8%	19.1%	-5.7%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	12.1%	-1.6%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	11.5%	-5.5%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	8.5%	11.5%	3.0%	5.3%	6.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	16.6%	6.8%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	20.9%	28%	7.1%	33.8%	-5.8%
Other	5.2%	1.3%	-3.9%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.7%
Black African	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.9%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97%	94.6%	-2.4%	81.4%	13.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.8% 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	94.6%	86.8%	-7.8%	83.2%	3.6%
European Union	3.6%	7.2%	3.6%	6.1%	1.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.8%	1.6%
Africa	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	86.8%	-6.0%	83.2%	3.6%
10+ Years	1.8%	2.4%	0.6%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	1.8%	6.6%	4.8%	2.9%	3.7%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	3%	2.4%	-0.6%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72%	76.7%	-4.7%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Turkey	2.4%	0.1%	2.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	14.3%	13.5%	0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.5%	37.2%	-2.7%
Christian	50.6%	46.2%	4.4%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	10.1%	6.0%	4.1%

Safety

Is Essex Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Close was 85.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% higher than the Woodlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Essex Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Woodlands and the 402nd highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 107.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CV5 7HY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Essex Close are based on 66 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 Essex Close, Coventry, CV5 7HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for CV5 7HY

Average Price
£177,845

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,845

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Essex Close

Average Price
£220,656

Semi-Detached
£369,979

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£184,029

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Essex CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Claremont Court Essex Close, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-07-08	£190,045
16 Claremont Court Essex Close, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,000	2023-09-29	£159,550
4 Claremont Court Essex Close, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£171,000	2020-06-26	£203,877
4 Claremont Court Essex Close, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£124,950	2014-07-17	£193,416
18 Claremont Court Essex Close, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£114,000	2013-08-16	£184,321

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CV5 7HY

Employment

CV5 7HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	56
Full-Time Employee	51
Part-Time Employee	13
Self-Employed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2
Other	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Education	12
Manufacturing	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Construction	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR	4out of 4	4,859 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Mount Nod Way , Mount Nod CV5 7GX	3out of 4	262 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Allesley Hall Primary School Winsford Avenue , CV5 9NG	3out of 4	469 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Academy Winsford Avenue , CV5 9HZ	3out of 4	608 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Nod Primary School Greenleaf Close , CV5 7BG	3out of 4	736 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whoberley Hall Primary School Overdale Road , CV5 8AJ	3out of 4	829 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT	3out of 4	1,792 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
West Coventry Academy Nutbrook Avenue , CV4 9PW	3out of 4	2,018 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
WMG Academy for Young Engineers Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DY	3out of 4	2,613 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westwood Academy Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY	3out of 4	2,613 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ	3out of 4	2,725 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	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	1,531 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sherbourne Fields School Rowington Close , CV6 1PR	4out of 4	1,676 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ	3out of 4	2,067 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The National Mathematics and Science College 2 The Oaks , Westwood Way CV4 8JD	- not rated	2,788 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Warwick University House , CV4 8UW	- not rated	2,839 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU	- not rated	3,271 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Minstrel Boy	38 Buckingham Rise, Coventry	317 yd
One Stop	67 Alderminster Road, Coventry	511 yd
Love a Latte	59-63 Alderminster Road, Coventry	524 yd
Cre8fun Ltd	66 Elm Tree Avenue, Coventry	635 yd
Mocha Lounge limited	Westmede Centre, Winsford Avenue	732 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Minstrel Pub	38 Buckingham Rise, Coventry	317 yd
The Vale	Nod Rise, Coventry	475 yd
The Unicorn	Scireborne Tavern, Unicorn Lane	897 yd
The Newlands	Tile Hill Lane, Coventry	1,069 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shurma Takeaway	59 Alderminster Road, Coventry	530 yd
Allesley Park Fish Saloon	7-9 Whitaker Road, Coventry	658 yd
Allesley House	6 Westmede Centre, Winsford Avenue	732 yd
Beech Tree Fish Bar	39 Beech Tree Avenue, Coventry	788 yd
Sticky Fingers	71 Winsford Avenue, Coventry	789 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Welcome	134 Sutherland Avenue, Coventry	775 yd
Co - op	Cooperative Supermarket, Brookside Avenue	848 yd
Heart of England Co-Op	Cooperative Supermarket, 329-331 Tile Hill Lane	921 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Mount Nod Way	grass pitches	296 yd
St John'S Church Of England Academy WINSFORD AVENUE	grass pitches	535 yd
Mount Nod Primary School GREENLEAF CLOSE	grass pitches	819 yd
Old Coventrians Rugby Club BROADLANDS CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	934 yd
Allesley Hall Golf Course ALLESLEY HALL DRIVE	golf	992 yd
St Christopher Primary School WINSFORD AVENUE	grass pitches	1,012 yd
Park Hill Primary School LOWER EASTERN GREEN LANE	grass pitches	1,030 yd
Fletchamstead Highway Sports & Social Club FLETCHAMSTEAD HIGHWAY	grass pitches	1,080 yd
Limbrick Wood Primary School BUSH CLOSE	grass pitches	1,087 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	63.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CV5 7HY