Watery Lane is in Keresley End, Coventry and in Coventry district. CV7 8JA is located in the Bablake electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watery Lane, Keresley End, Coventry, CV7 8JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV7 8JA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CV7 8JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 46.8% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 36.8% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 41% | 44% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.8% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 16.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 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 | 33.8% | 18.3% | -15.5% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 13.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 22.4% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 24.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| White | 94.6% | 79.8% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 84.9% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 84.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watery Lane was 128.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.4% higher than the Bablake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watery Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Bablake and the 220th highest crime rate of 998 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 Watery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-07-08 | £426,769 |
| 160 Watery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-05-23 | £453,617 |
| 156 Watery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2024-05-03 | £561,746 |
| 154 Watery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-12-14 | £600,359 |
| 158 Watery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £228,842 | 2022-05-24 | £229,312 |
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedworth Heath Nursery School Glebe Avenue , CV12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 4,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Holy Family Catholic Primary , CV6 2GU | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC Junior School Penny Park Lane , CV6 2GU | - not rated | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Infant School Penny Park Lane , CV6 2GU | - not rated | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate Primary School Parkgate Road , CV6 4GF | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate Primary School Parkgate Road , CV6 4GF | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newdigate Middle School Anderton Road , Smorrall Lane CV12 0HA | - not rated | 3,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodyers End Middle School Bowling Green Lane , CV12 0HP | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Kennedy School and Community College Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| President Kennedy School Academy Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Arts and Community College Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Green School and Arts College Ash Green Lane , Ash Green CV7 9AH | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK Long Street , CV9 1AE | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore Park Annexe Rylston Avenue , CV6 2HD | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Inspired Pathways Whitmore Park Annexe , Rylston Avenue CV6 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keresley College Bennetts Road North , Keresley End CV7 8LA | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Education Unit Brownshill Green Road , Coundon CV6 2EG | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest Services | Unit 4 (West Ave), Central Boulevard | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare And Hounds | Hare And Hounds Public House, Watery Lane | 2 yd | |
| Hogans | Golf Driving Range, Sandpits Lane | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti King Indian Takeaway | 5 Sandpits Lane, Coventry | 948 yd | |
| Glentworth Fish Bar | 43-43A Glentworth Avenue, Coventry | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| President Kennedy School ROOKERY LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School PENNY PARK LANE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| John Reay Golf Centre SANDPITS LANE | golf | 991 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Coventry) TAMWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 yd |
| Colliery Sports Ground COVENTRY COLLIERY CLUB SPORTS GROUND COVENTRY COLLIERY CLUB SPORTS GROUND BENNETTS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.