Church Close is in Arley, Coventry and in North Warwickshire district. CV7 8QA is located in the Arley and Whitacre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Nuneaton. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Close, Arley, Coventry, CV7 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV7 8FW, CV7 8FR, CV7 8RD, CV7 8NL, CV7 8NT, CV7 8FL, CV7 8FT, CV7 8FU, CV7 8FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV7 8QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.1% | 28.6% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 47.8% | 40.6% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 39.6% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 15% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 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 | 20.9% | 17.6% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 35.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.6% | 95.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Close was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% lower than the Arley and Whitacre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Arley and Whitacre and the 110th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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 Church Close, Coventry, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2021-08-31 | £382,944 |
| 4 Church Close, Coventry, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2020-08-14 | £324,106 |
| 5 Church Close, Coventry, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-12-18 | £409,752 |
| 9 Church Close, Coventry, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-09-15 | £364,881 |
| 11 Church Close, Coventry, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2015-09-11 | £400,887 |
CV7 8QA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CV7 8QA 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arley Primary School Gun Hill , New Arley CV7 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournebrook CofE Primary School Coventry Road , Fillongley CV7 8ET | 4out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galley Common Infant School Plough Hill Road , Galley Common CV10 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 4,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary School Park Lane , CV10 8NL | 3out of 4 | 4,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nursery Hill Primary School Ansley Common , CV10 0PY | 3out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 362 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arc School Ansley Ansley Lane , CV10 9ND | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Secret Garden Shustoke Hall, Moathouse Lane , Shustoke B46 2RJ | - not rated | 5,381 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon Load of Lime | Wagon Load Of Lime Ansley Lane | 244 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arley Sports Centre OAK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 235 yd |
| Old Arley (Oak Tree Avenue) Playing Fields OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 344 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 | 46 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.61 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.