Prince Of Wales Road is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 8GL 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 Prince Of Wales Road, Coventry, CV5 8GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 8GT, CV5 8DH, CV5 8GN, CV5 8FJ, CV5 8DG, CV5 8GJ, CV5 8DB, CV5 8EF, CV5 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV5 8GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.4% | 35.7% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 51% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 35.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.2% | 20.4% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 17.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 20.9% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 24.8% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.6% | 81.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 87.6% | 87.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 88.1% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.3% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Of Wales Road was 105.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% higher than the Earlsdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prince Of Wales Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlsdon and the 284th highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186A Prince Of Wales Road, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-10-24 | £120,668 |
| 196 Prince Of Wales Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-12-18 | £218,301 |
| 176 Prince Of Wales Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-10-27 | £236,673 |
| 184A Prince Of Wales Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2023-07-05 | £144,340 |
| Flat 3 180A Prince Of Wales Road, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-06-07 | £135,696 |
CV5 8GL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 4,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls' Catholic Primary School Abercorn Road , Chapelfields CV5 8ED | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hearsall Community Primary School Kingston Road , CV5 6LR | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hearsall Community Academy Kingston Road , CV5 6LR | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spon Gate Primary School Upper Spon Street , CV1 3BQ | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spon Gate Primary School Upper Spon Street , CV1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 2out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court School and Community College Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 2,587 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 | 1,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW | - not rated | 3,103 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 | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Preparatory Independent School 26 Clarendon Street , Earlsdon CV5 6EX | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copsewood Education Trust Warwick House , 7 Warwick Street CV5 6ET | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| BKHS Bablake Preparatory School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 643 yd | |
| Pickles Indian and Grill Cuisine Ltd | 51 Spon End, Coventry | 643 yd | |
| Spon End Italian Breakfast Corner | 48 Spon End, Coventry | 663 yd | |
| OLIVE GROVE | Archways House, 45 Spon End | 708 yd | |
| Panchitos | Archways House, 45 Spon End | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery Tavern | 38 Lord Street, Coventry | 371 yd | |
| Four Provinces | Four Provinces Club, 19 Allesley Old Road | 435 yd | |
| Craven Arms | 58 Craven Street, Coventry | 447 yd | |
| Chestnut Tree | 113 Craven Street, Coventry | 478 yd | |
| Hearsall Inn | 45 Craven Street, Coventry | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Takeaway | 177 Allesley Old Road, Coventry | 127 yd | |
| Food Guru Ltd | 28 Craven Street, Coventry | 473 yd | |
| Wingslayer | Chestnut Tree, 113 Craven Street | 481 yd | |
| Cheung Sing | 65 Hearsall Lane, Coventry | 573 yd | |
| Balti Hut | 193 Melbourne Road, Coventry | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Alvis Retail Park, Holyhead Road | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Souls Catholic Primary School ABERCORN ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Coventry Cycle Speedway Track MAUDSLAY ROAD | cycling | 661 yd |
| Apollo Gym Ltd UNIT 30-32 UNIT 30-32 SPON END | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Butts Park Arena Butts Arena Butts Arena Butts | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Village Gym (Coventry) COVENTRY BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,010 yd |
| Spon Gate Primary School UPPER SPON STREET | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| St Christopher Primary School WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.