Wheelwright Lane, Ash Green, Coventry, CV7 9HR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV7 9HR has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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	51.4%	48%	-3.4%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	48.6%	52%	3.4%	49.0%	3.0%

Partnership Status

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 9HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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	30.3%	27.6%	-2.7%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	49.8%	53.4%	3.6%	44.2%	9.2%
Separated	1.5%	2.2%	0.7%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	9%	9%	0.0%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	9.4%	7.9%	-1.5%	6.1%	1.8%

Health

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	40.1%	42.9%	2.8%	48.4%	-5.5%
Good health	36.7%	38.1%	1.4%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	19.9%	14.8%	-5.1%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	3.1%	3%	-0.1%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	33.3%	20.2%	-13.1%	18.2%	2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	12.1%	-0.6%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	14.5%	2.5%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	9.7%	9.6%	-0.1%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	17%	7.6%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	23.4%	5.0%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	4.5%	3.2%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	10.7%	16.5%	5.8%	3.1%	13.4%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	3%	3.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Black African	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	2.5%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.0%	0.5%
Other Black	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	0.5%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	85.3%	73.1%	-12.2%	81.4%	-8.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.2% 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	93%	84.2%	-8.8%	83.2%	1.0%
European Union	1.5%	5.8%	4.3%	6.1%	-0.3%
Africa	1.5%	2.7%	1.2%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	6.7%	3.3%	5.6%	1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.2%	84%	-6.2%	83.2%	0.8%
10+ Years	0%	11.5%	11.5%	9.8%	1.7%
5-10 Years	1.8%	3%	1.2%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	7.3%	0%	-7.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.1%	76.7%	-0.6%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Central and Western Africa	3%	0.3%	2.7%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	13.6%	13.5%	0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.7%	37.2%	-13.5%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	3.9%	1.7%	2.2%
Sikh	13.2%	0.9%	12.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Wheelwright Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheelwright Lane was 115.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.4% higher than the Bablake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wheelwright Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bablake and the 270th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CV7 9HR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wheelwright Lane are based on 118 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Nuneaton And Bedworth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wheelwright Lane, Ash Green, Coventry, CV7 9HR

Estimated Average Property Prices for CV7 9HR

Average Price
£323,921

Semi-Detached
£307,041

Terraced
£276,818

Detached
£362,716

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wheelwright Lane

Average Price
£312,214

Semi-Detached
£284,458

Terraced
£257,810

Detached
£391,784

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wheelwright LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
173 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2020-12-18	£313,078
153 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£164,000	2018-11-23	£216,782
193 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£247,000	2018-03-29	£327,315
179 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,000	2016-04-01	£267,593
173 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£219,000	2015-06-19	£358,647

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CV7 9HR

Employment

CV7 9HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 9HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	91
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	21
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	15
Other	9
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedworth Heath Nursery School Glebe Avenue , CV12 0DP	4out of 4	2,593 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR	4out of 4	4,796 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Shelton Community Primary School Briscoe Road , Holbrooks CV6 4JP	3out of 4	543 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wheelwright Lane Primary School Wheelwright Lane , Ash Green CV7 9HN	3out of 4	549 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkgate Primary School Parkgate Road , CV6 4GF	3out of 4	1,173 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Holy Family Catholic Primary , CV6 2GU	3out of 4	1,351 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holbrook Primary School Gateside Road , CV6 6FR	3out of 4	2,010 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
President Kennedy School Academy Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL	4out of 4	945 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ash Green School Ash Green Lane , Ash Green CV7 9AH	3out of 4	1,011 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Foxford Community School Grange Road , Longford CV6 6BB	2out of 4	2,242 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR	3out of 4	2,422 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ	3out of 4	3,829 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG	- not rated	3,968 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Exhall Grange Specialist School Easter Way , Ash Green CV7 9HP	3out of 4	393 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hospital Education Service Whitmore Park Annexe , Rylston Avenue CV6 2HD	3out of 4	2,101 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Keresley College Bennetts Road North , Keresley End CV7 8LA	- not rated	2,289 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lote Tree Primary School 643 Foleshill Road , CV6 5JQ	- not rated	2,788 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Corley Centre Church Lane , Corley CV7 8AZ	3out of 4	4,018 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Khushi Grill	88 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry	412 yd
Cosy Cafe	Unit 2, The Parade, 113 Wheelwright Lane	455 yd
Holbrooks Community Centre	John Shelton Drive, Coventry	493 yd
ABM Catering	John Shelton Community Primary School, Briscoe Road	493 yd
Exactaform - Staff Canteen	Exactaform, Central Boulevard	778 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coventry Welsh RFC	Burbages Lane	371 yd
The Hub	88 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry	412 yd
The Bull and Anchor	Bull And Anchor, 233 Wheelwright Lane	533 yd
St Finbarrs Sport & Social Club 1956	303 Holbrook Lane, Coventry	1,015 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Suka's Fried Chicken	82 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry	412 yd
Jumbo House	84 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry	412 yd
Aruvi Express	80 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry	577 yd
Wok Express	64 Hen Lane, Coventry	775 yd
Coventry Moleys	2 Wheelwright Lane, Coventry	858 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons Supermarket, Parkgate Road		983 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wheelwright Lane Fields Winding House Lane	grass pitches	241 yd
Exhall Grange School EASTER WAY	grass pitches, swimming pool	274 yd
Wheelwright Lane Primary School WHEELWRIGHT LANE	grass pitches	311 yd
Blackberry Lane EASTER WAY	grass pitches	418 yd
Coventry Welsh Rugby Club BURBAGES LANE	grass pitches	513 yd
Arena Health And Fitness Club (Closed) Ricoh Arena Ricoh Arena Phoenix Way	health and fitness suite	951 yd
President Kennedy School ROOKERY LANE	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,029 yd
The Ricoh Arena RICOH ARENA RICOH ARENA PHOENIX WAY	grass pitches	1,049 yd
Ash Green School ASH GREEN LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,050 yd
Chilli'S Tanning & Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Lukes Road	health and fitness suite	1,067 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	17.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	17.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	17.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	62.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.