Bakers Lane is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 8PR is located in the Whoberley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry North West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bakers Lane, Coventry, CV5 8PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 8PP, CV5 8FY, CV5 8FX, CV5 8NY, CV5 8EW, CV5 8FU, CV5 8FZ, CV5 8NX, CV5 8FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV5 8PR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 58.4% | 45.6% | -12.8% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 35% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) 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 | 47.4% | 51.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 37.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.6% | 18% | 5.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 15.1% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 38.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.9% | 85.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 86.7% | 79.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 79.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bakers Lane was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Earlsdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bakers Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlsdon and the 125th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bakers Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-24 | £181,486 |
| 78 Bakers Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-12-06 | £109,462 |
| 14 Bakers Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-06-14 | £248,486 |
| 36 Bakers Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2023-12-08 | £211,986 |
| 70 Bakers Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-07-28 | £115,521 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 3,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whoberley Hall Primary School Overdale Road , CV5 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher Primary School Allesley Old Road , Allesley CV5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Winsford Avenue , CV5 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hearsall Community Academy Kingston Road , CV5 6LR | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 2,870 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westwood Academy Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,540 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 | 1,493 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry VIII School Warwick Road , Coventry CV3 6AQ | - not rated | 2,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Village Hotel Coventry, Dolomite Avenue | 699 yd | |
| The Cube Coventry | Whoberley Community And Youth Centre, 62 Wildcroft Road | 787 yd | |
| The Farmhouse | 215 Beechwood Avenue, Coventry | 789 yd | |
| Go Cafe | Go Outdoors, Canley Road | 871 yd | |
| Connect Catering Ltd | Unit 1, Dolomite Avenue | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Triumph Club | Standard Triumph Recreation Club, Tile Hill Lane | 608 yd | |
| New Spires | The New Spires, Grayswood Avenue | 674 yd | |
| Nursery Tavern | 38 Lord Street, Coventry | 767 yd | |
| Craven Arms | 58 Craven Street, Coventry | 780 yd | |
| Chestnut Tree | 113 Craven Street, Coventry | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Takeaway | 177 Allesley Old Road, Coventry | 412 yd | |
| Wingslayer | Chestnut Tree, 113 Craven Street | 782 yd | |
| Ali's Chippy | 124 Grayswood Avenue, Coventry | 824 yd | |
| Food Guru Ltd | 28 Craven Street, Coventry | 873 yd | |
| Asia House | 198 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co - op | Cooperative Supermarket, Brookside Avenue | 741 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Alvis Retail Park, Holyhead Road | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Souls Catholic Primary School ABERCORN ROAD | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Coventry Cycle Speedway Track MAUDSLAY ROAD | cycling | 513 yd |
| Village Gym (Coventry) COVENTRY BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| St Christopher Primary School WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Old Coventrians Rugby Club BROADLANDS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,018 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.