Byfield Road is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV6 1FJ 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 Byfield Road, Coventry, CV6 1FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV6 1FF, CV6 1PG, CV6 1FD, CV6 1PF, CV6 1FE, CV6 1FH, CV6 1PE, CV6 1FL, CV6 1FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV6 1FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.2% | 36.5% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 43.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 49.9% | 54% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 14.9% | 14.6% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 16.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 21.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 29.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 96.4% | 90.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 89.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byfield Road was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Sherbourne average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Byfield Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Sherbourne and the 275th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 174.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Byfield Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-18 | £281,956 |
| 37 Byfield Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-04-18 | £216,921 |
| 33 Byfield Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-01-26 | £270,298 |
| 7 Byfield Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-06-30 | £226,796 |
| 77 Byfield Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2022-09-09 | £245,518 |
CV6 1FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,335 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 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Scots Lane , Coundon CV6 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher Primary School Allesley Old Road , Allesley CV5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyfast Primary School Hollyfast Road , Coundon CV6 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Winsford Avenue , CV5 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,239 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 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 3,231 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 | 3,301 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 | 320 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Education Service Whitmore Park Annexe , Rylston Avenue CV6 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen 126 | 126 Southbank Road, Coventry | 144 yd | |
| Cafe 455 | 455A Holyhead Road, Coventry | 215 yd | |
| Coundon Primary School | Forfield Road, Coventry | 283 yd | |
| Hudspith Catering Services | Christ The King Primary School, 14 Westhill Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate | The Tollgate, Holyhead Road | 217 yd | |
| Avenue Bowling Club Coventry Ltd | Club House And Ground, Gaveston Road | 529 yd | |
| Brooklands | The Brooklands, Kingsbury Road | 534 yd | |
| Coundon Social Club Ltd | Coundon Social Club Rear Of 124, Shorncliffe Road | 633 yd | |
| New Spires | The New Spires, Grayswood Avenue | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coundon Fish Bar | 487 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 217 yd | |
| Wilda's Finest Feaster | 461 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 217 yd | |
| Papa John's | 469 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 217 yd | |
| Aladdin Balti | 465 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 217 yd | |
| Kan San Chinese Takeaway | 2A Grayswood Avenue, Coventry | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coundon Primary School FORFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Sherbourne Fields School ROWINGTON CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| Rnib Three Spires Academy KINGSBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| St Christopher Primary School WINSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 908 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.