Unicorn Lane, Coventry, CV5 7LL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV5 7LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	51.9%	2.9%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	51%	48.1%	-2.9%	49.0%	-0.9%

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	37.7%	38.1%	0.4%	37.9%	0.2%
Married: Opposite sex	38.6%	38.6%	0.0%	44.2%	-5.6%
Separated	5.5%	0.5%	-5.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	11.8%	13.5%	1.7%	9.1%	4.4%
Widowed	6.4%	9.3%	2.9%	6.1%	3.2%

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	43.3%	41.4%	-1.9%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	38.4%	39.7%	1.3%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	13.9%	15.9%	2.0%	12.7%	3.2%
Bad health	3.3%	2.9%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	19.5%	14.4%	-5.1%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	10.7%	-5.7%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	11.6%	-2.5%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	8.6%	11.2%	2.6%	5.3%	5.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	16.7%	5.3%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	25.9%	33%	7.1%	33.8%	-0.8%
Other	4.1%	2.3%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.3%
Black African	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.5%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	97.1%	91.2%	-5.9%	81.4%	9.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.4% 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	96.7%	87.4%	-9.3%	83.2%	4.2%
European Union	2%	7.9%	5.9%	6.1%	1.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.9%	2.5%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	87.1%	-8.8%	83.2%	3.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.8%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0.8%	5%	4.2%	2.9%	2.1%
2-5 Years	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	2.1%	-0.3%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82%	76.7%	5.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
Romania	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	6.7%	13.5%	-6.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	57.7%	46.2%	11.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Unicorn Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Unicorn Lane was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Woodlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Unicorn Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Woodlands and the 284th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

🔎 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 7LL, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Unicorn Lane are based on 171 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 Unicorn Lane, Coventry, CV5 7LL

Estimated Average Property Prices for CV5 7LL

Average Price
£139,444

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,444

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Unicorn Lane

Average Price
£219,314

Semi-Detached
£345,299

Terraced
£253,881

Detached
£537,107

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,280

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Unicorn LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27 Forest Court Unicorn Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£132,500	2025-12-19	£129,837
41 Forest Court Unicorn Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£127,500	2025-12-05	£124,937
26 Forest Court Unicorn Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,500	2025-10-23	£135,084
21 Forest Court Unicorn Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2025-06-19	£126,689
25 Forest Court Unicorn Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£123,000	2025-04-22	£121,014

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CV5 7LL

Employment

CV5 7LL 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 7LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	14
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Looking after home or family	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Manufacturing	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Construction	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	5,369 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park Hill Primary School Lower Eastern Green Lane , Eastern Green CV5 7LR	3out of 4	302 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Nod Primary School Ettington Road , Off Broad Lane CV5 7LD	- not rated	333 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Nod Primary School Greenleaf Close , CV5 7BG	- not rated	360 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Allesley Hall Primary School Winsford Avenue , CV5 9NG	3out of 4	617 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Limbrick Wood Primary School Bush Close , Tile Hill CV4 9QT	- not rated	679 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Academy Broad Lane , CV5 7FF	- not rated	1,399 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Woodlands School Broad Lane , CV5 7FF	- not rated	1,399 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
West Coventry Academy Tile Hill Lane , CV4 9PW	3out of 4	1,784 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tile Hill Wood School and Language College Nutbrook Avenue , CV4 9PW	- not rated	1,784 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT	3out of 4	2,033 yd	Free schools	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	1,611 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD	- not rated	3,778 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG	- not rated	5,076 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG	- not rated	5,089 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Meadows School Hawthorn Lane , CV4 9PB	- not rated	1,106 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Rowan House 135 Broad Lane , CV5 7AL	- not rated	1,412 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Oakwood Centre City College Tile Hill Campus , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SU	- not rated	1,660 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sherbourne Fields School Rowington Close , CV6 1PR	4out of 4	1,948 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sherbourne Fields Annexe Sherbourne Fields School , Rowington Close CV6 1PR	- not rated	2,002 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Love a Latte	59-63 Alderminster Road, Coventry	271 yd
One Stop	67 Alderminster Road, Coventry	312 yd
Minstrel Boy	38 Buckingham Rise, Coventry	714 yd
Istanbul BBQ	52 Jardine Crescent, Coventry	977 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Unicorn	Scireborne Tavern, Unicorn Lane	156 yd
The Vale	Nod Rise, Coventry	281 yd
Minstrel Pub	38 Buckingham Rise, Coventry	714 yd
Black Prince	The Black Prince, Jardine Crescent	842 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shurma Takeaway	59 Alderminster Road, Coventry	258 yd
Jumbo House	14 Unicorn Avenue, Coventry	629 yd
Unicorn Chippy	94 Stonebury Avenue, Coventry	894 yd
Chicken Express	40 Jardine Crescent, Coventry	977 yd
Jasmine	142 Jardine Crescent, Coventry	1,003 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Welcome	134 Sutherland Avenue, Coventry		263 yd
FARM FOODS	102-108 Jardine Crescent, Coventry		1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Park Hill Primary School LOWER EASTERN GREEN LANE	grass pitches	307 yd
Mount Nod Primary School GREENLEAF CLOSE	grass pitches	334 yd
Limbrick Wood Primary School BUSH CLOSE	grass pitches	680 yd
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Mount Nod Way	grass pitches	716 yd
Jardine Crescent Jardine Crescent	grass pitches	827 yd
Allesley Hall Golf Course ALLESLEY HALL DRIVE	golf	1,093 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.0%

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	30.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CV5 7LL