Wood Lane is in Shilton, Coventry and in Rugby district. CV7 9JZ is located in the Wolvey and Shilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rugby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood Lane, Shilton, Coventry, CV7 9JZ 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 9JZ 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 | 51.2% | 48% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 25% | 41.2% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 41.6% | -15.5% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 43.9% | 43.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 22.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.9% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 22.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 94.4% | 85.5% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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% | 96.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lane was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Clifton, Newton and Churchover average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wood Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Clifton, Newton and Churchover and the 69th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wood Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-11-13 | £390,080 |
| 27 Wood Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-09-29 | £422,535 |
| 31 Wood Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-12-02 | £565,401 |
| 13 Wood Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2020-10-09 | £459,624 |
| 11 Wood Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2020-07-07 | £459,169 |
CV7 9JZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CV7 9JZ 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Academy Barbridge Road , Bulkington CV12 9PF | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Forest Infant School Weston Lane , Bulkington CV12 9RT | 4out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Potters Green Primary School Ringwood Highway , CV2 2GF | 3out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittle Academy Narberth Way , CV2 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House Primary School Deedmore Road , CV2 1EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Academy Coventry Wigston Road , CV2 2RH | 1out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Potters Green Road , CV2 2AJ | 2out of 4 | 4,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Chamberlaine School Bulkington Road , CV12 9EA | 3out of 4 | 4,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxford Community School Grange Road , Longford CV6 6BB | 2out of 4 | 5,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 5,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva School Link House , Eden Road CV2 2TB | 2out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Wood Special School 50 Deedmore Road , CV2 1FN | 4out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Hospital School and Home Tuition Service Ward 5 , Walsgrove Hospital CV2 2DX | - not rated | 5,025 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shilton Sports & Social Club | Shilton Sports And Social Club / Wood Lane, Shilton | 138 yd | |
| The Shilton Arms | Shilton Arms / 5 Church Road, Shilton | 282 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shilton Playing Field HALLWAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 163 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 | 81.3% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.