Craven Street is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 8DS is located in the Whoberley 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 Craven Street, Coventry, CV5 8DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 8DU, CV5 6HF, CV5 8BZ, CV5 6HR, CV5 8BU, CV5 6HQ, CV5 6HP, CV5 8BY, CV5 6JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV5 8DS is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 41.3% | 46.8% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 58.7% | 53.2% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CV5 8DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 73.3% | 69.2% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 31.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.8% | 19.8% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 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 | 46.3% | 48% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 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 | 11.6% | 11.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.6% | 30.2% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 13.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 30.2% | -8.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 4.7% | -5.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 14.4% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 77.8% | 61.7% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 65.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 65.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 16.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 65.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 15.9% | 12.8% | -3.1% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Street was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Sherbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craven Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Sherbourne and the 377th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Craven Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2026-02-17 | £170,000 |
| 1 Craven Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-06-18 | £185,590 |
| 59 Craven Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-10-05 | £294,527 |
| 25 Craven Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2023-04-20 | £160,632 |
| 51 Craven Street, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-10-14 | £222,148 |
The percentage of student residents living in CV5 8DS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 54 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 3,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearsall Community Primary School Kingston Road , CV5 6LR | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hearsall Community Academy Kingston Road , CV5 6LR | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls' Catholic Primary School Abercorn Road , Chapelfields CV5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spon Gate Primary School Upper Spon Street , CV1 3BQ | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spon Gate Primary School Upper Spon Street , CV1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr's Hill School Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer School - Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Cox Street , CV1 5NL | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW | - not rated | 3,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount School Inc Coventry Grammar School Clarendon Street , CV5 6EX | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Preparatory Independent School 26 Clarendon Street , Earlsdon CV5 6EX | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copsewood Education Trust Warwick House , 7 Warwick Street CV5 6ET | - not rated | 997 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenderdine Montessori School 68 Earlsdon Avenue South , Earlsdon CV5 6DT | - not rated | 1,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 49 Spon End, Coventry | 215 yd | |
| Pickles Indian and Grill Cuisine Ltd | 51 Spon End, Coventry | 215 yd | |
| Spon End Italian Breakfast Corner | 48 Spon End, Coventry | 231 yd | |
| OLIVE GROVE | Archways House, 45 Spon End | 258 yd | |
| Panchitos | Archways House, 45 Spon End | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearsall Inn | 45 Craven Street, Coventry | 2 yd | |
| Craven Street Club | 3-5 Craven Street, Coventry | 2 yd | |
| Four Provinces | Four Provinces Club, 19 Allesley Old Road | 112 yd | |
| Nursery Tavern | 38 Lord Street, Coventry | 156 yd | |
| Craven Arms | 58 Craven Street, Coventry | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Guru Ltd | 28 Craven Street, Coventry | 50 yd | |
| Cheung Sing | 65 Hearsall Lane, Coventry | 67 yd | |
| Balti Hut | 193 Melbourne Road, Coventry | 150 yd | |
| Wingslayer | Chestnut Tree, 113 Craven Street | 241 yd | |
| Spon End Fish Bar | 105-106 Spon End, Coventry | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Alvis Retail Park, Holyhead Road | 637 yd | |
| Heart of England Co-Operative Store | 6-8 Earlsdon Street, Coventry | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Gym Ltd UNIT 30-32 UNIT 30-32 SPON END | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Butts Park Arena Butts Arena Butts Arena Butts | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Spon Gate Primary School UPPER SPON STREET | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| All Souls Catholic Primary School ABERCORN ROAD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Coventry Cycle Speedway Track MAUDSLAY ROAD | cycling | 818 yd |
| Pure Gym (Coventry Skydome) CROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| St Osburg'S Catholic Primary School UPPER HILL STREET | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Planet Ice Coventry CROFT ROAD | ice rinks | 989 yd |
| Spencer Park SPENCER AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
| Moseley Primary School MOSELEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.