Cotton Way is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV6 5PW is located in the Foleshill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry North East. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotton Way, Coventry, CV6 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV6 5PP, CV6 5PJ, CV6 5PX, CV6 5PL, CV6 5PH, CV6 5PQ, CV6 5PN, CV6 5PG, CV6 5PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV6 5PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 50.6% | 55.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 35.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 52.1% | 53% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 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 | 33.8% | 22.7% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 26.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 10% | 1.8% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.3% 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 | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 5.5% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 22.1% | 15.8% | -6.3% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 40% | 36.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -45.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 14.3% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 68.6% | 61.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 13.8% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 61.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 30.3% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 2.9% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 1.3% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 35% | 6.5% | 28.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotton Way was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Foleshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotton Way has the 29th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Foleshill and the 388th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cotton Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2013-05-10 | £242,626 |
| 5 Cotton Way, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,950 | 2007-10-02 | £198,787 |
| 3 Cotton Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,950 | 2007-10-02 | £212,032 |
| 1 Cotton Way, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £152,950 | 2007-09-24 | £250,572 |
| 4 Cotton Way, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,950 | 2007-07-27 | £202,733 |
The percentage of student residents living in CV6 5PW 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 | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Cash Primary School Owenford Road , Radford CV6 3FS | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Heath Community Primary School Hanford Close , CV6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School St Elizabeth's Road , Foleshill CV6 5BX | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewick Community Primary School Cross Road , Off Foleshill Road CV6 5GP | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Farm Academy Foster Road , Radford CV6 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,567 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 4out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | 3out of 4 | 2,733 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 | 2,993 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 | 5,461 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 | 982 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Education Service Whitmore Park Annexe , Rylston Avenue CV6 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry University Priory Street , CV1 5FB | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Arena Retail Park, Classic Drive | 248 yd | |
| NK'S kitchen | 101 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry | 308 yd | |
| Foleshill Express | 312-314 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 505 yd | |
| Tamil's Taste of Asia | 320 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 505 yd | |
| Bridge Coffee Lounge | Sutherland House, Matlock Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercia Venue Banqueting Suite | Mercia Sporting Club, Lockhurst Lane | 289 yd | |
| Grill Father | 13 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry | 289 yd | |
| Jaguar Bowls Club | Jaguar Cars Bowling Club, 12 Kinlet Close | 309 yd | |
| The New Crow Bar & Grill | 151 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry | 364 yd | |
| The Premier Club | 12 Station Street West, Coventry | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 54 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry | 363 yd | |
| Pizza O'more Coventry | 409 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 450 yd | |
| Kurdistan Restaurant | 443 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 450 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 246 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry | 568 yd | |
| Weihua Old Kitchen | 15 Station Street West, Coventry | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dadyal | 511 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 609 yd | |
| Foleshill Supermarket | 611-613 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 821 yd | |
| ASDA | Jubilee Crescent, Coventry | 942 yd | |
| Tesco Coventry 2 Express | Tesco Supermarket, Jubilee Crescent | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Cash Primary School OWENFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Mercia Park (Closed) Lockhurst Lane | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Daimler Green Community Centre HIGHLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Coventrians Rugby Club BLACKWATCH ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Foleshill Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Livingstone Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 494 yd |
| Cashs Park Kingfield Lane | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Body Worx Gym 607A 607A FOLESHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Broad Heath Community Primary School HANFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| St Elizabeth'S Catholic Primary School ST. ELIZABETHS ROAD | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Pro-Gym FOLESHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 960 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.