Arden Close is in Meriden, Coventry and in Solihull district. CV7 7NS 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 Arden Close, Meriden, Coventry, CV7 7NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV7 7LP, CV7 7NR, CV7 7LX, CV7 7LN, CV7 7LY, CV7 7NP, CV7 7NA, CV7 7LZ, CV7 7SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV7 7NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 30.6% | 41.9% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 35.5% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 10.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 38.8% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 28.6% | -13.5% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 20.8% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 32.1% | 26.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 25.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.8% | 95.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 96.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arden Close was 88.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Bickenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arden Close has the 41st highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bickenhill and the 180th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Arden Close, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2024-08-01 | £262,377 |
| 15 Arden Close, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-05 | £338,402 |
| 7 Arden Close, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2023-06-13 | £367,554 |
| 9 Arden Close, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-08-26 | £370,734 |
| 15 Arden Close, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-30 | £350,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden Church of England Primary School Fillongley Road , Meriden CV7 7LW | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Lane , Berkswell CV7 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infant School Church Lane , Eastern Green CV5 7BX | 3out of 4 | 4,118 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Fentham Endowed School Fentham Road , Hampton-in-Arden B92 0AY | 4out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastern Green Junior School Sutton Avenue , CV5 7EG | 3out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Island Project School Diddington Hall , Diddington Lane CV7 7HQ | - not rated | 2,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden Cafe | 4 The Green, Meriden | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden Fish And Chips | 3 The Green, Meriden | 156 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meriden Sports Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION MAIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 294 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.