Charles Street is in Gun Hill, Coventry and in North Warwickshire district. CV7 8GL is located in the Arley and Whitacre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nuneaton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Street, Gun Hill, Coventry, CV7 8GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV7 8HJ, CV7 8GJ, CV7 8HH, CV7 8HL, CV7 8PQ, CV7 8HA, CV7 8HB, CV7 8GN, CV7 8GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV7 8GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 35.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 45.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 42.2% | 44.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 39.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.3% | 22.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 12.4% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 18.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 28.6% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.4% | 94.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Arley and Whitacre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Street has the 26th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Arley and Whitacre and the 125th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Charles Street, Coventry, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-01-24 | £138,465 |
| 20 Charles Street, Coventry, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-11-27 | £168,569 |
| 25 Charles Street, Coventry, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2023-03-09 | £104,834 |
| 2 Charles Street, Coventry, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-11-16 | £159,926 |
| 26 Charles Street, Coventry, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-10-03 | £162,180 |
CV7 8GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockingford Maintained Nursery School St Paul's Road , Stockingford CV10 8HW | 3out of 4 | 5,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arley Primary School Gun Hill , New Arley CV7 8HB | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournebrook CofE Primary School Coventry Road , Fillongley CV7 8ET | 4out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary School Park Lane , CV10 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galley Common Infant School Plough Hill Road , Galley Common CV10 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Nuneaton Wiclif Way , Stockingford CV10 8NH | 3out of 4 | 4,583 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nuneaton Academy Radnor Drive , CV10 7PD | 2out of 4 | 5,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc School Old Arley Ansley Lane , Old Arley CV7 8NU | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arc School Ansley Ansley Lane , CV10 9ND | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Values Academy Grove Road , CV10 8JX | - not rated | 5,024 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corley Centre Church Lane , Corley CV7 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 5,290 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suelaine's Tearoom and Restaurant | Unit 8, Springhill Business Park Colliers Way | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Inn | Fir Tree Inn Fir Tree Lane | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Cooperative Stores Gun Hill | 140 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Playing Fields HILL TOP | grass pitches | 566 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 | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.