The Lee is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 9HY 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 The Lee, Coventry, CV5 9HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 9JB, CV5 9HU, CV5 9JT, CV5 9HW, CV5 9HT, CV5 9JS, CV5 9HX, CV5 9HZ, CV5 9JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV5 9HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49% | 2.9% | 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 | 33.2% | 37.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 43.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 43.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 37.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.6% | 17.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 17.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 21.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 28.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 88.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 94.4% | 85.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Lee was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Sherbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Lee has the 29th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Sherbourne and the 216th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Lee, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2023-08-03 | £204,307 |
| 3 The Lee, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2023-03-13 | £196,364 |
| 1 The Lee, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-09-05 | £223,681 |
| 10 The Lee, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-07-31 | £226,160 |
| 10 The Lee, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-06-14 | £211,070 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Academy Winsford Avenue , CV5 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allesley Hall Primary School Winsford Avenue , CV5 9NG | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whoberley Hall Primary School Overdale Road , CV5 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Mount Nod Way , Mount Nod CV5 7GX | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher Primary School Allesley Old Road , Allesley CV5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Coventry Academy Nutbrook Avenue , CV4 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westwood Academy Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 2,946 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 | 1,979 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 | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Warwick University House , CV4 8UW | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minstrel Boy | 38 Buckingham Rise, Coventry | 315 yd | |
| Mocha Lounge limited | Westmede Centre, Winsford Avenue | 316 yd | |
| The Cube Coventry | Whoberley Community And Youth Centre, 62 Wildcroft Road | 535 yd | |
| Love a Latte | 59-63 Alderminster Road, Coventry | 897 yd | |
| One Stop | 67 Alderminster Road, Coventry | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minstrel Pub | 38 Buckingham Rise, Coventry | 315 yd | |
| The Vale | Nod Rise, Coventry | 753 yd | |
| New Spires | The New Spires, Grayswood Avenue | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allesley Park Fish Saloon | 7-9 Whitaker Road, Coventry | 237 yd | |
| Allesley House | 6 Westmede Centre, Winsford Avenue | 316 yd | |
| Sticky Fingers | 71 Winsford Avenue, Coventry | 368 yd | |
| CHICKEN VILLAGE | 39 Winsford Avenue, Coventry | 368 yd | |
| Ali's Chippy | 124 Grayswood Avenue, Coventry | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co - op | Cooperative Supermarket, Brookside Avenue | 529 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 134 Sutherland Avenue, Coventry | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Church Of England Academy WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 85 yd |
| St Christopher Primary School WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Allesley Hall Golf Course ALLESLEY HALL DRIVE | golf | 688 yd |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Mount Nod Way | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Old Coventrians Rugby Club BROADLANDS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.