Birchgrave Close is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV6 7NQ is located in the Upper Stoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry North East. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birchgrave Close, Coventry, CV6 7NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV6 7NJ, CV6 7NW, CV6 7NL, CV6 7NH, CV6 7HW, CV6 7HU, CV6 7HX, CV6 7JE, CV6 7HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV6 7NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CV6 7NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 31.7% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 51.3% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 46.2% | 41.5% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 41% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 28.6% | 26.5% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 25.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.9% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.1% 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% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 28.8% | 32.5% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 29.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 12.1% | 2.5% | -9.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 38.7% | 40.1% | 1.4% | 81.4% | -41.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 69.3% | 68.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.1% | 21.7% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 68.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 24.9% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 1.7% | -21.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 33.1% | 0.9% | 32.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchgrave Close was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% lower than the Upper Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Birchgrave Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Upper Stoke and the 449th lowest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Birchgrave Close, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2024-01-22 | £363,424 |
| 3 Birchgrave Close, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2002-06-14 | £307,966 |
| 1 Birchgrave Close, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 1998-02-06 | £323,019 |
| 4 Birchgrave Close, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1996-11-29 | £365,436 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Green Primary School Sewell Highway , CV6 7JJ | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthouse Green Primary School Sewall Highway , CV6 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Bridge Primary School Oliver Street , CV6 5TY | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Bridge Primary School Oliver Street , Foleshill CV6 5TY | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Heath Primary School Heath Crescent , CV2 4PR | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyers End Middle School Bowling Green Lane , CV12 0HP | - not rated | 5,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | - not rated | 979 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | - not rated | 979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School and Community Technology College Dane Road , CV2 4JW | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park School Dane Road , CV2 4JW | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Potters Green Road , CV2 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 4,166 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,441 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 | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre 4 Tiverton Road , CV2 3DN | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deedmore School Wyken Croft , Henley Green CV2 1HQ | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartmouth School Tiverton Road , CV2 3DN | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Paradise Muslim School 283-287 Stoney Stanton Road , CV1 4FR | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey's Cafe | Selco, Austin Drive | 87 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Unit 1, Austin Drive | 249 yd | |
| McDonalds | Gallagher Retail Park, Stoney Stanton Road | 544 yd | |
| El Greco | Weavers Arms, Bell Green Road | 643 yd | |
| Mummy Cafe | 685 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Coventry) | A T 7 Sports Centre, Bell Green Road | 403 yd | |
| Adam & Eve | Adam And Eve, 27 Eden Street | 491 yd | |
| Parkstone Working Mens Club | The Parkstone Club, 846 Foleshill Road | 977 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | Sewall Highway, Coventry | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Austin Drive | 172 yd | |
| Charlie's Plaice | 654 Sewall Highway, Coventry | 355 yd | |
| Italish Takeaway | 697 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry | 638 yd | |
| Pita Pita | 643 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry | 692 yd | |
| Valley Fish Bar | 1 Heath Crescent, Coventry | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Centre At7 BELL GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 176 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Coventry) BELL GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 176 yd |
| Courthouse Green Primary School COURTHOUSE GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL COURTHOUSE GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SEWALL HIGHWAY | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Courthouse Green Primary School (Closed) Bell Green Road | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Stoke Heath Recreation Ground (Closed) Heath Crescent | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Stanton Bridge Primary School OLIVER STREET | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Stoke Heath Primary School HEATH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Lyng Hall School Sports Centre Blackberry Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 965 yd |
| Good Shepherd Catholic School SPRING ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| St Elizabeth'S Catholic Primary School ST. ELIZABETHS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.