Buckhold Drive is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV5 9LU 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 Buckhold Drive, Coventry, CV5 9LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV5 9LT, CV5 9LS, CV5 9LR, CV5 9LD, CV5 9LQ, CV5 9NG, CV5 9LE, CV5 9NE, CV5 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV5 9LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% 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 | 19.9% | 21.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 60% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 41.8% | 42.6% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 37.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 | 21.3% | 15.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 30% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.4% | 89.2% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.3% | 92.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckhold Drive was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Sherbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckhold Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Sherbourne and the 56th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Buckhold Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-04-22 | £257,161 |
| 12 Buckhold Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-10-12 | £247,192 |
| 6 Buckhold Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-01-20 | £310,644 |
| 20 Buckhold Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-10-02 | £318,987 |
| 6 Buckhold Drive, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2020-02-07 | £306,853 |
CV5 9LU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CV5 9LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 5,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allesley Hall Primary School Winsford Avenue , CV5 9NG | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Winsford Avenue , Allesley Park CV5 9HZ | - not rated | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Primary School Lower Eastern Green Lane , Eastern Green CV5 7LR | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Winsford Avenue , CV5 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Nod Primary School Ettington Road , Off Broad Lane CV5 7LD | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Academy Broad Lane , CV5 7FF | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Woodlands School Broad Lane , CV5 7FF | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 2out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court School and Community College Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Coventry Academy Tile Hill Lane , CV4 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,523 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 | 2,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,527 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 | 1,253 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbourne Fields Annexe Sherbourne Fields School , Rowington Close CV6 1PR | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Spires School Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House 135 Broad Lane , CV5 7AL | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | 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 | 556 yd | |
| Revive | 103A Birmingham Road, Allesley | 598 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | 1C Gardenia Drive, Coventry | 704 yd | |
| Love a Latte | 59-63 Alderminster Road, Coventry | 831 yd | |
| One Stop | 67 Alderminster Road, Coventry | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minstrel Pub | 38 Buckingham Rise, Coventry | 556 yd | |
| The Vale | Nod Rise, Coventry | 626 yd | |
| Rainbow Inn | 73 Birmingham Road, Allesley | 665 yd | |
| The Unicorn | Scireborne Tavern, Unicorn Lane | 810 yd | |
| The Elms | Birmingham Road, Allesley | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shurma Takeaway | 59 Alderminster Road, Coventry | 822 yd | |
| Allesley Park Fish Saloon | 7-9 Whitaker Road, Coventry | 923 yd | |
| Allesley House | 6 Westmede Centre, Winsford Avenue | 985 yd | |
| Sticky Fingers | 71 Winsford Avenue, Coventry | 1,017 yd | |
| CHICKEN VILLAGE | 39 Winsford Avenue, Coventry | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 134 Sutherland Avenue, Coventry | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allesley Hall Golf Course ALLESLEY HALL DRIVE | golf | 373 yd |
| Park Hill Primary School LOWER EASTERN GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Academy WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Mount Nod Way | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Mount Nod Primary School GREENLEAF CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 295.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.