Southbank Road is in Coundon, Coventry and in Coventry district. CV6 1EY 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 Southbank Road, Coundon, Coventry, CV6 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV6 1FB, CV6 1BW, CV6 1EW, CV6 1BX, CV6 1DN, CV6 1QE, CV6 1DP, CV6 1EZ, CV6 1FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV6 1EY 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 | 54.1% | 51.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.6% | 2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 37.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 43% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 23.6% | 18.5% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20.7% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 29.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.7% | 89.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91% | 91.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 91% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbank Road was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Sherbourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southbank Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Sherbourne and the 112th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Southbank Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2025-04-23 | £189,000 |
| 80 Southbank Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-07-28 | £95,176 |
| 96 Southbank Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2023-03-30 | £231,874 |
| 98 Southbank Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-10-30 | £227,675 |
| Apartment 6 The Limes Southbank Road, Coventry, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-07-19 | £185,785 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coundon Primary School Forfield Road , Coundon CV6 1FQ | 3out of 4 | 40 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Scots Lane , Coundon CV6 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher Primary School Allesley Old Road , Allesley CV5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Primary School Moseley Avenue , Coundon CV6 1AB | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyfast Primary School Hollyfast Road , Coundon CV6 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,569 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 | 596 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Education Service Whitmore Park Annexe , Rylston Avenue CV6 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coundon Primary School | Forfield Road, Coventry | 182 yd | |
| Kitchen 126 | 126 Southbank Road, Coventry | 262 yd | |
| Hudspith Catering Services | Christ The King Primary School, 14 Westhill Road | 432 yd | |
| Cafe 455 | 455A Holyhead Road, Coventry | 439 yd | |
| Deli Papp | 75 Moseley Avenue, Coventry | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Bowling Club Coventry Ltd | Club House And Ground, Gaveston Road | 389 yd | |
| Tollgate | The Tollgate, Holyhead Road | 468 yd | |
| The Lions Inn | The Cedars Hotel, Barker Butts Lane | 586 yd | |
| Holyhead | The Holyhead Public House, Holyhead Road | 682 yd | |
| Brooklands | The Brooklands, Kingsbury Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 320 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 391 yd | |
| Pop In Pizza | 5A Westhill Road, Coventry | 394 yd | |
| New Marina Fish Bar | 4 Westhill Road, Coventry | 443 yd | |
| Coundon Fish Bar | 487 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 468 yd | |
| Wilda's Finest Feaster | 461 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket | Alvis Retail Park, Holyhead Road | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coundon Primary School FORFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Sherbourne Fields School ROWINGTON CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Rnib Three Spires Academy KINGSBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School SCOTS LANE | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Bablake School Stps DUNCROFT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Moseley Primary School MOSELEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.