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Barrowfield Lane is in Kenilworth and in Warwick district. CV8 1HG is located in the Kenilworth St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kenilworth and Southam. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Barrowfield Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 1HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CV8 1EB, CV8 1QG, CV8 1EF, CV8 1BF, CV8 1QH, CV8 1HB, CV8 1EP, CV8 1EQ, CV8 1GZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV8 1HG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.5%48.2%-3.3% 51.0% -2.8%
Male48.5%51.8%3.3% 49.0% 2.8%

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 CV8 1HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single22.2%28.8%6.6% 37.9% -9.1%
Married: Opposite sex56.1%56.3%0.2% 44.2% 12.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Separated3%1.4%-1.6% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced7.6%6.5%-1.1% 9.1% -2.6%
Widowed11.1%6%-5.1% 6.1% -0.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.1%54.9%6.8% 48.4% 6.5%
Good health36%32.5%-3.5% 33.6% -1.1%
Fair health11.7%10.2%-1.5% 12.7% -2.5%
Bad health3.3%2%-1.3% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health0.8%0.4%-0.4% 1.2% -0.8%

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.

In the area around CV8 1HG this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.7%4.6%-12.1% 18.2% -13.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.6%4.6%-2.0% 9.6% -5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.1%13.9%2.8% 13.4% 0.5%
Apprenticeship1.5%6.5%5.0% 5.3% 1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.6%16.2%5.6% 16.9% -0.7%
Degree or Similar49.5%51.9%2.4% 33.8% 18.1%
Other4%2.3%-1.7% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.4%0.4% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian2.5%0.4%-2.1% 3.1% -2.7%
Pakistani0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0%1.6%1.6% 1.6% 0.0%
Black African0.8%1.2%0.4% 2.5% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0%0.8%0.8% 1.0% -0.2%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.8%0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%0.8%0.4% 0.8% 0.0%
White94.6%92.9%-1.7% 81.4% 11.5%
Arab0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.6% -0.2%
Other0.8%0%-0.8% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.4%83.4%-7.0% 83.2% 0.2%
European Union3.3%6.3%3.0% 6.1% 0.2%
Rest of Europe0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa2.5%3.6%1.1% 2.7% 0.9%
Middle East and Asia0.8%2.4%1.6% 5.6% -3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.7%2.4%0.7% 1.3% 1.1%
Oceania0.8%1.6%0.8% 0.3% 1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.1%82.7%-6.4% 83.2% -0.5%
10+ Years0.8%10.2%9.4% 9.8% 0.4%
5-10 Years2.5%2.4%-0.1% 2.9% -0.5%
2-5 Years1.7%2.7%1.0% 2.2% 0.5%
Less than 2 years5.9%2%-3.9% 1.9% 0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.9% 76.7% 4.2%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
France2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Germany0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Spain0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Romania0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South-East Asia1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
North America and the Caribbean1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Oceania0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
No passport held8.9% 13.5% -4.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42% 37.2% 4.8%
Christian46.7% 46.2% 0.5%
Buddhist1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Muslim0.4% 6.5% -6.1%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered9% 6.0% 3.0%

Safety

Is Barrowfield Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrowfield Lane was 165.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 293.8% higher than the Kenilworth Abbey & Arden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Barrowfield Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kenilworth Abbey & Arden and the 49th highest crime rate of 476 local areas in Warwick .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,300
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CV8 1HG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Barrowfield Lane are based on 61 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Warwick.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Barrowfield Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 1HG

Estimated Average Property Prices for CV8 1HG

Average Price
£149,837
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£149,837
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barrowfield Lane

Average Price
£298,916
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£290,054
Detached
£883,960
Flats/Maisonettes
£204,663
Other
£1,622,129

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barrowfield LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 Barrowfield House Barrowfield Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£136,0002021-09-30 £150,209
1 Barrowfield House Barrowfield Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£90,0002013-11-18 £133,966
5 Barrowfield House Barrowfield Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£108,5002013-11-18 £161,503
3 Barrowfield House Barrowfield Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£108,5002013-11-18 £161,503
1 Barrowfield House Barrowfield Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£92,0002013-03-15 £142,257
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CV8 1HG

Employment

CV8 1HG 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 student residents living in CV8 1HG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee76
Retired63
Part-Time Employee23
Self-Employed18
Student (economically inactive)15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Unemployed5
Other4
Looking after home or family1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Education17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Human health and social work activities14
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Manufacturing8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Construction6
Information and communication6
Other5
Financial and insurance activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Transport and storage3
Administrative and support service activities1
Real estate activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre
Bertie Road , CV8 1JP
4out of 4 473 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Priory Road , CV8 2PE
3out of 4 634 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Clinton Primary School
Caesar Road , CV8 1DL
4out of 4 707 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St John's Primary School
Mortimer Road , CV8 1FS
3out of 4 910 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Thorns Community Infant School
Blackthorn Road , CV8 2DS
3out of 4 1,041 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Hollis Lane , CV8 2JY
3out of 4 1,557 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
Leyes Lane , CV8 2DA
4out of 4 1,651 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crackley Hall School
St Joseph's Park , Coventry Road CV8 2FT
- not rated 1,764 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
3out of 4 4,039 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
- not rated 4,184 yd Academy special sponsor led 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Zizzi29 The Square79 yd
Ego@KenilworthUnit 2, The Square79 yd
Forrest Coffee House1 The Square86 yd
TambayanCherry Cottage, 5 The Square91 yd
Nur Nur Paradise11 Warwick Road123 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Talisman Theatre CompanyTalisman Theatre, Barrow Road204 yd
Kenilworth Abbey Club4 Abbey Hill395 yd
Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd.Upper Rosemary Hill574 yd
GauntletThe Gauntlet, Caesar Road843 yd
Royal OakRoyal Oak, 36 New Street970 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Subway37 Abbey End155 yd
Papa Johns PizzaPizza Bella, 49 Abbey End155 yd
Sonali33 Warwick Road268 yd
The BBQ Express72-72a Warwick Road319 yd
Mulan Chinese Takeaway78 Priory Road470 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland Foods Ltd2 Warwick Road107 yd
Sainsbury's SuperstoreWarwick Road268 yd
WaitroseWaitrose Limited, 51 Bertie Road368 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Curves (Kenilworth)
TALISMAN HOUSE TALISMAN HOUSE TALISMAN SQUARE
health and fitness suite178 yd
Castle Farm Recreation Centre
FISHPONDS ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite542 yd
St Nicholas C Of E Primary School
THE BLUNDELLS
grass pitches550 yd
Abbey Fields Swimming Pool
BRIDGE STREET
swimming pool, tennis courts572 yd
St Johns Primary School
MORTIMER ROAD
grass pitches855 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 100.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

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