Red Lane is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV6 5EP is located in the Foleshill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Red Lane, Coventry, CV6 5EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV6 5EE, CV6 5EG, CV6 5QB, CV6 5DY, CV6 5DT, CV6 5EF, CV6 5EY, CV6 5DS, CV6 5DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV6 5EP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 41.1% | 44% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 44.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 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 | 43.8% | 53.4% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 31.5% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 29.4% | 27.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 27.3% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 16.3% | 3.9% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.7% 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 | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 14.8% |
| Indian | 21.1% | 23.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 20.2% |
| Pakistani | 9% | 5.6% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 35.8% | 25.7% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -55.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 57.2% | 54.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 15.8% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 21.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.2% | 54.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 5.2% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.8% | 37.2% | -31.4% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 45.8% | 6.5% | 39.3% |
| Sikh | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Red Lane was 122.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% lower than the Foleshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Red Lane has the 28th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Foleshill and the 249th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Red Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-26 | £204,413 |
| 40 Red Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-06-30 | £371,965 |
| 20 Red Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-01-19 | £270,035 |
| 20 Red Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2020-07-31 | £131,049 |
| 40 Red Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-04-30 | £398,745 |
The percentage of student residents living in CV6 5EP 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Heath Community Primary School Hanford Close , CV6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Gulson Primary School George Street , CV1 4HB | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bird Primary School Swan Lane , CV2 4QQ | 2out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Bridge Primary School Oliver Street , CV6 5TY | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School Leigh Street , Hillfields CV1 5HG | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School Dane Road , CV2 4JW | 1out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva School Link House , Eden Road CV2 2TB | 2out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lote Tree Primary School 643 Foleshill Road , CV6 5JQ | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit School Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital , 2 Lansdown Street CV2 4BF | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry University Priory Street , CV1 5FB | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Five 1 | 351 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry | 154 yd | |
| Desi S-Mart | 64-70 Smith Street, Coventry | 176 yd | |
| Zeenat | 159 Cambridge Street, Coventry | 371 yd | |
| Phoenix Caterers of Coventry Ltd | Unit 24, Central City Industrial Estate | 444 yd | |
| Coventrian | Swan Lane Wharf, Swan Lane | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayers Arms | 26 Cromwell Street, Coventry | 166 yd | |
| Welcome Banqueting Suites | Bulsar House, 30 Cromwell Street | 166 yd | |
| Taksim Turkish Restaurant | 243 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry | 381 yd | |
| Coventry City Supporters Club | 50 Freehold Street, Coventry | 560 yd | |
| Ukrainian Social Club | 103 Leicester Causeway, Coventry | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grub and Gab Club | St Barnabas Church And Family Centre, 38-72 Cromwell Street | 166 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 279 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry | 381 yd | |
| Roti Junction | 215 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry | 524 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | 217 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry | 524 yd | |
| MoBurgri | 213 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dadyal | 511 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Heath Community Primary School HANFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Frederick Bird Primary School SWAN LANE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Stanton Bridge Primary School OLIVER STREET | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| John Gulson Primary School Playing Field EAGLE STREET | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| St Mary And St Benedict Catholic Primary School LEIGH STREET | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Stoke Heath Recreation Ground (Closed) Heath Crescent | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Stoke Heath Primary School HEATH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Shree Hindu Satsang Temple Sports Hall (Closed) Harnall Lane West | 936 yd | |
| Bodymasters Gym (Closed) 82-92 82-92 Foleshill Road | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| St Elizabeth'S Catholic Primary School ST. ELIZABETHS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.