Barkers Butts Lane is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV6 1DU 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 Barkers Butts Lane, Coventry, CV6 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV6 1LP, CV6 1DT, CV6 1DX, CV6 1DY, CV6 1LN, CV6 1AA, CV6 1LJ, CV6 1LL, CV6 1LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV6 1DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 CV6 1DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 46.1% | 44.9% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 42.1% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 51.6% | 54.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 37.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.2% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 5.7% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 71% | 64.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 66.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 66.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 13.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 66.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 17.5% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 2.8% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barkers Butts Lane was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% lower than the Sherbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barkers Butts Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Sherbourne and the 465th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A Barkers Butts Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2025-04-17 | £303,000 |
| 19 Barkers Butts Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-10-25 | £362,818 |
| 19 Barkers Butts Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-06-24 | £380,132 |
| Flat 1 73 Barkers Butts Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-02-19 | £396,691 |
| 55 Barkers Butts Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-07-09 | £333,539 |
CV6 1DU 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 student residents living in CV6 1DU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Education | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley Primary School Moseley Avenue , Coundon CV6 1AB | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radford Primary Academy Lawrence Saunders Road , Radford CV6 1HD | 2out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Scots Lane , Coundon CV6 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , CV1 4AP | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spon Gate Primary School Upper Spon Street , CV1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | 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 | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | 3out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,714 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 | 532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbourne Fields School Rowington Close , CV6 1PR | 4out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Youth Offending Service Christchurch House , Greyfriars Lane CV1 2GY | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,803 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coundon Indian Cuisine | 61 Barker Butts Lane, Coventry | 30 yd | |
| Dosa Village | 72 Barker Butts Lane, Coventry | 92 yd | |
| Joy's Cafe | 16 Crampers Fields, Coventry | 155 yd | |
| Deli Papp | 75 Moseley Avenue, Coventry | 177 yd | |
| Little Lane Play Village | 85 Moseley Avenue, Coventry | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coundon | Coundon Hotel, Barker Butts Lane | 85 yd | |
| The Lions Inn | The Cedars Hotel, Barker Butts Lane | 562 yd | |
| Holyhead | The Holyhead Public House, Holyhead Road | 598 yd | |
| Radford Social Club | 226 Radford Road, Coventry | 733 yd | |
| Flannellys | 59 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok@Star | 71 Barker Butts Lane, Coventry | 30 yd | |
| Harry Haddocks | 74 Barker Butts Lane, Coventry | 92 yd | |
| Dada Chicken & Pizza | 98 Moseley Avenue, Coventry | 154 yd | |
| Canton House | 96 Moseley Avenue, Coventry | 154 yd | |
| Fresco Pizza & Kebab | 8-10 Crampers Fields, Coventry | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Alvis Retail Park, Holyhead Road | 641 yd | |
| ALDI Supermarket | Radford Road, Coventry | 703 yd | |
| Freshways Cash and Carry | Unit 2, Sandy Lane Business Park | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley Primary School MOSELEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 81 yd |
| Bablake School COUNDON ROAD | squash courts, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Barrs Hill School & Community College Radford Road | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Apollo Gym Ltd UNIT 30-32 UNIT 30-32 SPON END | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| St Osburg'S Catholic Primary School UPPER HILL STREET | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Spon Gate Primary School UPPER SPON STREET | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Coventry) BELGRADE PLAZA BELGRADE PLAZA UPPER WELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,029 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.