Torbay Road is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 9JY 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 Torbay Road, Coventry, CV5 9JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 9JW, CV5 9LA, CV5 9NP, CV5 9LB, CV5 9NQ, CV5 9JF, CV5 9JX, CV5 9NR, CV5 9JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV5 9JY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.7% | 48.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CV5 9JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 28.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 59.7% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.1% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 35.8% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 12.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around CV5 9JY this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 9.5% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 15.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.6% | 8.8% | -2.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 23.1% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 33.3% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.6% | 89.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 93.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torbay Road was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Sherbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Torbay Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Sherbourne and the 161st lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Torbay Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-27 | £336,270 |
| 55 Torbay Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-06-30 | £247,439 |
| 91 Torbay Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-07-24 | £300,066 |
| 17 Torbay Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-10-25 | £283,056 |
| 9 Torbay Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-08-16 | £259,068 |
CV5 9JY 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 4,103 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 | 299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher Primary School Allesley Old Road , Allesley CV5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whoberley Hall Primary School Overdale Road , CV5 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allesley Hall Primary School Winsford Avenue , CV5 9NG | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Mount Nod Way , Mount Nod CV5 7GX | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Coventry Academy Nutbrook Avenue , CV4 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,362 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 | 829 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Warwick University House , CV4 8UW | - not rated | 3,297 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocha Lounge limited | Westmede Centre, Winsford Avenue | 242 yd | |
| The Cube Coventry | Whoberley Community And Youth Centre, 62 Wildcroft Road | 606 yd | |
| Minstrel Boy | 38 Buckingham Rise, Coventry | 683 yd | |
| Cafe 455 | 455A Holyhead Road, Coventry | 824 yd | |
| Kitchen 126 | 126 Southbank Road, Coventry | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Spires | The New Spires, Grayswood Avenue | 496 yd | |
| Minstrel Pub | 38 Buckingham Rise, Coventry | 683 yd | |
| Tollgate | The Tollgate, Holyhead Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticky Fingers | 71 Winsford Avenue, Coventry | 222 yd | |
| CHICKEN VILLAGE | 39 Winsford Avenue, Coventry | 222 yd | |
| Allesley House | 6 Westmede Centre, Winsford Avenue | 242 yd | |
| Allesley Park Fish Saloon | 7-9 Whitaker Road, Coventry | 264 yd | |
| Ali's Chippy | 124 Grayswood Avenue, Coventry | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co - op | Cooperative Supermarket, Brookside Avenue | 464 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Christopher Primary School WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Academy WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Allesley Hall Golf Course ALLESLEY HALL DRIVE | golf | 657 yd |
| Sherbourne Fields School ROWINGTON CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 806 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 | 211.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.