Branksome Road is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV6 1FW 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 Branksome Road, Coventry, CV6 1FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV6 1GR, CV6 1FX, CV6 1GQ, CV6 1GE, CV6 1FU, CV6 1GF, CV6 1GP, CV6 1FY, CV6 1GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV6 1FW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.3% | 34.3% | 13.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 48.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 4.2% | -7.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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% | 51.9% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 38% | 30.7% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.8% | 14.1% | -12.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 22.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 30.7% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% 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% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 88.5% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 95.6% | 91.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| 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 | 91.2% | 91.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Branksome Road was 31.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Sherbourne average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Branksome Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Sherbourne and the 213th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Branksome Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-06-09 | £329,455 |
| 31 Branksome Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2022-11-11 | £272,216 |
| 59 Branksome Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-05-23 | £317,763 |
| 35 Branksome Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-03-31 | £322,032 |
| 35 Branksome Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-03-25 | £322,032 |
CV6 1FW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 3,540 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 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyfast Primary School Hollyfast Road , Coundon CV6 2AH | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Scots Lane , Coundon CV6 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher Primary School Allesley Old Road , Allesley CV5 9JG | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Academy Winsford Avenue , CV5 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,540 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 | 763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | 3out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 3,485 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 | 3,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbourne Fields School Rowington Close , CV6 1PR | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Education Service Whitmore Park Annexe , Rylston Avenue CV6 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,411 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 | 410 yd | |
| Kitchen 126 | 126 Southbank Road, Coventry | 635 yd | |
| Hudspith Catering Services | Christ The King Primary School, 14 Westhill Road | 668 yd | |
| Cafe 455 | 455A Holyhead Road, Coventry | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coundon Social Club Ltd | Coundon Social Club Rear Of 124, Shorncliffe Road | 146 yd | |
| Brooklands | The Brooklands, Kingsbury Road | 186 yd | |
| Avenue Bowling Club Coventry Ltd | Club House And Ground, Gaveston Road | 374 yd | |
| Tollgate | The Tollgate, Holyhead Road | 699 yd | |
| Bablake Old Boys Cricket Club | Pavilion In Sports Ground Near 147, Norman Place Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop In Pizza | 5A Westhill Road, Coventry | 594 yd | |
| New Marina Fish Bar | 4 Westhill Road, Coventry | 619 yd | |
| Coundon Fish Bar | 487 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 699 yd | |
| Wilda's Finest Feaster | 461 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 699 yd | |
| Papa John's | 469 Holyhead Road, Coventry | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rnib Three Spires Academy KINGSBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Sherbourne Fields School ROWINGTON CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 442 yd |
| Coundon Primary School FORFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Hollyfast Primary School HOLLYFAST ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Bablake School Stps DUNCROFT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Coundon Court School Northbrook Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School SCOTS LANE | grass pitches | 851 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 | 235.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.