Holyhead Road is in Coundon, Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 8HR is located in the Sherbourne 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 Holyhead Road, Coundon, Coventry, CV5 8HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 8LE, CV5 8LJ, CV5 8LD, CV5 8LH, CV6 1DJ, CV5 8LF, CV5 8LG, CV5 8HS, CV6 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV5 8HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 30% | 39.7% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 45.2% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 55.2% | 49.5% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 30.7% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 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 | 19.8% | 16.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 36.9% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 82.5% | 85.9% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 89.2% | 88.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 87.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 10.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holyhead Road was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% lower than the Sherbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holyhead Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Sherbourne and the 384th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 381 Holyhead Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2016-03-18 | £213,724 |
| 377 Holyhead Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2013-03-01 | £211,510 |
| 375 Holyhead Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £26,000 | 1996-05-31 | £151,740 |
| 387 Holyhead Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 1995-01-20 | £489,784 |
CV5 8HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coundon Primary School Forfield Road , Coundon CV6 1FQ | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Scots Lane , Coundon CV6 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher Primary School Allesley Old Road , Allesley CV5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Primary School Moseley Avenue , Coundon CV6 1AB | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whoberley Hall Primary School Overdale Road , CV5 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbourne Fields School Rowington Close , CV6 1PR | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Youth Offending Service Christchurch House , Greyfriars Lane CV1 2GY | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen 126 | 126 Southbank Road, Coventry | 279 yd | |
| Cafe 455 | 455A Holyhead Road, Coventry | 329 yd | |
| Coundon Primary School | Forfield Road, Coventry | 542 yd | |
| Hudspith Catering Services | Christ The King Primary School, 14 Westhill Road | 792 yd | |
| Deli Papp | 75 Moseley Avenue, Coventry | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate | The Tollgate, Holyhead Road | 376 yd | |
| Holyhead | The Holyhead Public House, Holyhead Road | 460 yd | |
| The Lions Inn | The Cedars Hotel, Barker Butts Lane | 748 yd | |
| New Spires | The New Spires, Grayswood Avenue | 761 yd | |
| Avenue Bowling Club Coventry Ltd | Club House And Ground, Gaveston Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 320 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 123 yd | |
| Coundon Fish Bar | 487 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 376 yd | |
| Wilda's Finest Feaster | 461 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 376 yd | |
| Papa John's | 469 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 376 yd | |
| Aladdin Balti | 465 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Alvis Retail Park, Holyhead Road | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coundon Primary School FORFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Sherbourne Fields School ROWINGTON CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| St Christopher Primary School WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Moseley Primary School MOSELEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 974 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| 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.