Watery Lane is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV6 2GH is located in the Holbrook 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 Watery Lane, Coventry, CV6 2GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV6 2GL, CV6 2NX, CV6 2GJ, CV6 2NY, CV6 2GN, CV6 2GF, CV6 2GQ, CV6 2NE, CV6 2GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV6 2GH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 33.4% | 32.3% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45.8% | 47.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 37.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 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 | 19.4% | 14.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.8% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 29.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91% | 82.7% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 89.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.5% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watery Lane was 9.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Bablake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watery Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Bablake and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Watery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2025-09-19 | £209,418 |
| 89 Watery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-06-30 | £222,979 |
| 97 Watery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2025-03-24 | £190,260 |
| 91 Watery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-03-22 | £189,725 |
| 89 Watery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-10-31 | £199,807 |
CV6 2GH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 3,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedworth Heath Nursery School Glebe Avenue , CV12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 3,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Holy Family Catholic Primary , CV6 2GU | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Junior School Penny Park Lane , CV6 2GU | - not rated | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Infant School Penny Park Lane , CV6 2GU | - not rated | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate Primary School Parkgate Road , CV6 4GF | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate Primary School Parkgate Road , CV6 4GF | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newdigate Middle School Anderton Road , Smorrall Lane CV12 0HA | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodyers End Middle School Bowling Green Lane , CV12 0HP | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Kennedy School and Community College Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| President Kennedy School Academy Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Arts and Community College Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Green School and Arts College Ash Green Lane , Ash Green CV7 9AH | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 5,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK Long Street , CV9 1AE | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore Park Annexe Rylston Avenue , CV6 2HD | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Inspired Pathways Whitmore Park Annexe , Rylston Avenue CV6 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exhall Grange Specialist School Easter Way , Ash Green CV7 9HP | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning Wheelwright Lane , CV7 9RA | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassilex Cafe | 189 Roland Avenue, Coventry | 761 yd | |
| Live Laugh Love Food Limited | 491 Beake Avenue, Coventry | 768 yd | |
| Food@Whitehall's | 491 Beake Avenue, Coventry | 768 yd | |
| Eurest Services | Unit 4 (West Ave), Central Boulevard | 995 yd | |
| Exactaform - Staff Canteen | Exactaform, Central Boulevard | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds Public House, Watery Lane | 380 yd | |
| The Craftsman | Beake Avenue, Coventry | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 160 Parkgate Road, Coventry | 756 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 185 Roland Avenue, Coventry | 756 yd | |
| Fat Cat | 485 Beake Avenue, Coventry | 768 yd | |
| MJ's Fried Chicken & Mini Market | 493 Beake Avenue, Coventry | 768 yd | |
| Glentworth Fish Bar | 43-43A Glentworth Avenue, Coventry | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| President Kennedy School ROOKERY LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School PENNY PARK LANE | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Parkgate Primary School PARKGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| John Reay Golf Centre SANDPITS LANE | golf | 1,077 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.