Old Church Road is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV6 7DY is located in the Longford 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 Old Church Road, Coventry, CV6 7DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV6 7PN, CV6 7PQ, CV6 7LZ, CV6 7DU, CV6 7FE, CV6 7NR, CV6 7LY, CV6 7FD, CV6 7PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV6 7DY 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 | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 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 | 37.3% | 35.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 49.8% | 45.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 14% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.8% | 25% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 10.9% | -11.8% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 28.3% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 9.5% | 0% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 13.6% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 15.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 71.8% | 57.4% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 85.4% | 73% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 9% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 16.4% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 72.4% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 20.3% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 1.6% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.9% | 37.2% | -23.3% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 12.3% | 0.9% | 11.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Church Road was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Foleshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Church Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Foleshill and the 491st lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 Old Church Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-19 | £170,646 |
| 267 Old Church Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-06-13 | £148,786 |
| 261 Old Church Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-12 | £200,890 |
| 277 Old Church Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-05-30 | £207,416 |
| 311 Old Church Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-12-17 | £169,649 |
CV6 7DY 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 | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedworth Heath Nursery School Glebe Avenue , CV12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Heath Primary School Spring Road , CV6 7FN | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd Catholic School Spring Road , Foleshill CV6 7FN | 2out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurences CofE Primary School Old Church Road , CV6 7ED | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Primary School Gateside Road , CV6 6FR | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park Primary School Windmill Road , CV6 7AT | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxford Community School Grange Road , Longford CV6 6BB | 2out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Potters Green Road , CV2 2AJ | 2out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| President Kennedy School Academy Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL | 4out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 1,619 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 | 3,960 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 | 1,014 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Wood Special School 50 Deedmore Road , CV2 1FN | 4out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exhall Grange Specialist School Easter Way , Ash Green CV7 9HP | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Education Service Whitmore Park Annexe , Rylston Avenue CV6 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit School Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital , 2 Lansdown Street CV2 4BF | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG BANGER CAFE | 377 Old Church Road, Coventry | 264 yd | |
| Chennai Dosa | 872 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 395 yd | |
| West Midlands Fire Service | Fire Station, Foleshill Road | 458 yd | |
| Royal Punjab Dhaba | 1059 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 462 yd | |
| St Thomas Church | Longford Road, Coventry | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hotel | Old Church Road, Coventry | 118 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf Inn, 886 Foleshill Road | 436 yd | |
| The New Horseshoe Bar & Grill | Three Horseshoes, 1007 Foleshill Road | 458 yd | |
| Foleshill Gas Club | Foleshill Gas Workers Club, 970 Foleshill Road | 594 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Sports and Social Club | Cherry Tree Sports Club, 82-84 Lythalls Lane | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Doughnuts | Unit B6, Little Heath Industrial Estate | 167 yd | |
| Georges Fish Bar | 102 Proffitt Avenue, Coventry | 323 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 92 Dudley Street, Coventry | 392 yd | |
| Star Grill | 886 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 403 yd | |
| Triple Ate Batch Bar | 888 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Supermarket, Arena Retail Park | 594 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Units 4 To 5, Arena Retail Park | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Catholic School SPRING ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Cubbington Recreation Ground (Closed) Cubbington Road | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Parkstone Working Mens Club Foleshill Road | 540 yd | |
| St Laurence’S Church Of England Primary School OLD CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Coventry Evening Telegraph Ground (Closed) Lythalls Lane | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Holbrook Primary School HOLBROOKS PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLBROOKS PRIMARY SCHOOL GATESIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Courthouse Green Primary School (Closed) Bell Green Road | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Courthouse Green Primary School COURTHOUSE GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL COURTHOUSE GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SEWALL HIGHWAY | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Longford Park Primary School WINDMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Pro-Gym FOLESHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 124.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.