Kelsey Lane is in Balsall Common, Coventry and in Solihull district. CV7 7GL is located in the Meriden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meriden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kelsey Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV7 7JB, CV7 7GR, CV7 7QZ, CV7 7SF, CV7 7GN, CV7 7HB, CV7 7GQ, CV7 7GP, CV7 7HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV7 7GL 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 | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.7% | 1.8% | 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 vicinity of CV7 7GL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.1% 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 | 15.6% | 18.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 66.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 21.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 58.8% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 26.6% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 10% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 4.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 14.8% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 52.1% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 93% | 88.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 95.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 95.9% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kelsey Lane was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Meriden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kelsey Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Meriden and the 99th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Kelsey Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2022-11-25 | £846,196 |
| 1 Kelsey Court Kelsey Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-05-27 | £884,858 |
| 76 Kelsey Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2021-12-17 | £630,778 |
| 18 Kelsey Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2021-11-25 | £936,926 |
| 64B Kelsey Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2020-05-28 | £896,013 |
CV7 7GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CV7 7GL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsall Common Primary School Balsall Street East , Balsall Common CV7 7FS | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Green Church of England Academy Hob Lane , Burton Green CV8 1QB | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Lane , Berkswell CV7 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School Fen End Road West , Temple Balsall B93 0AN | - not rated | 4,026 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Church of England Academy Plants Hill Crescent , Tile Hill CV4 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of England School Gipsy Lane , Balsall Common CV7 7FW | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Coventry Academy Nutbrook Avenue , CV4 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finham Park 2 Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT | 3out of 4 | 5,393 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westwood Academy Mitchell Avenue , Canley CV4 8DY | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW | - not rated | 5,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield House Community Special School Kenilworth Road , Knowle B93 0AJ | 4out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National Mathematics and Science College 2 The Oaks , Westwood Way CV4 8JD | - not rated | 5,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Of England School Gipsy Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| The Lant Playing Field MEETING HOUSE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Meeting House Lane Park Meeting House Lane | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Balsall Common Primary School BALSALL STREET EAST | grass pitches, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Holly Lane Holly Lane | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Heart Of England School Pitches Holly Lane | grass pitches | 913 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 | 47.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.8% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.