Stepping Stones Road is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 8JU 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 Stepping Stones Road, Coventry, CV5 8JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 8JT, CV5 8JX, CV5 8JR, CV5 8JQ, CV5 8JN, CV5 8JW, CV5 8JP, CV5 8JY, CV6 1BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV5 8JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 53% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 30.1% | 35.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 46.5% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 38% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.7% | 11.7% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 22.3% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 36.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.8% | 82.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 91.8% | 86.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 87.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stepping Stones Road was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% higher than the Sherbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stepping Stones Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Sherbourne and the 326th highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Stepping Stones Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-11-24 | £250,971 |
| 44 Stepping Stones Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2025-10-31 | £248,926 |
| 48 Stepping Stones Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-13 | £315,565 |
| 82 Stepping Stones Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2022-12-02 | £267,696 |
| 30 Stepping Stones Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-05-12 | £275,230 |
CV5 8JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley Junior School Moseley Avenue , Coundon CV6 1AB | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Primary School Moseley Avenue , Coundon CV6 1AB | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Infant School Moseley Avenue , CV6 1AB | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Junior School Southbank Road , Coundon CV6 1EY | - not rated | 682 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Infant School Southbank Road , Coundon CV6 1EY | - not rated | 682 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court School and Community College Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 2,280 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 | 1,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| BKHS Bablake Preparatory School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbourne Fields School Rowington Close , CV6 1PR | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbourne Fields Annexe Sherbourne Fields School , Rowington Close CV6 1PR | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds, Alvis Retail Park | 606 yd | |
| Kitchen 126 | 126 Southbank Road, Coventry | 665 yd | |
| Deli Papp | 75 Moseley Avenue, Coventry | 701 yd | |
| Coundon Indian Cuisine | 61 Barker Butts Lane, Coventry | 712 yd | |
| Cafe 455 | 455A Holyhead Road, Coventry | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | The Holyhead Public House, Holyhead Road | 129 yd | |
| The Lions Inn | The Cedars Hotel, Barker Butts Lane | 714 yd | |
| Tollgate | The Tollgate, Holyhead Road | 762 yd | |
| Four Provinces | Four Provinces Club, 19 Allesley Old Road | 778 yd | |
| Arches Venue | Unit 22, Arches Industrial Estate | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dome Falafel | 251 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 112 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 320 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 311 yd | |
| Dragon Inn Catering Ltd | 139 Barker Butts Lane, Coventry | 658 yd | |
| Wok@Star | 71 Barker Butts Lane, Coventry | 712 yd | |
| Harry Haddocks | 74 Barker Butts Lane, Coventry | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Alvis Retail Park, Holyhead Road | 305 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley Primary School MOSELEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Apollo Gym Ltd UNIT 30-32 UNIT 30-32 SPON END | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Coundon Primary School FORFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Bablake School COUNDON ROAD | squash courts, swimming pool | 1,015 yd |
| All Souls Catholic Primary School ABERCORN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
| Spon Gate Primary School UPPER SPON STREET | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 157.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.