Thornby Avenue is in Kenilworth and in Warwick district. CV8 2DY 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornby Avenue, Kenilworth, CV8 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV8 2DS, CV8 2DX, CV8 2DR, CV8 2DQ, CV8 2DN, CV8 2DL, CV8 2BE, CV8 2DW, CV8 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV8 2DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 23% | 18.6% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 58.4% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 10.6% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 36.1% | 39.1% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 39.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 16.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 8.4% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 43.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.1% | 93.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.1% | 94.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornby Avenue was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% lower than the Kenilworth St John's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornby Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Kenilworth St John's and the 5th lowest crime rate of 476 local areas in Warwick .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Thornby Avenue, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £447,000 | 2025-03-07 | £452,027 |
| 44 Thornby Avenue, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2025-01-06 | £481,432 |
| 30 Thornby Avenue, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-01 | £429,259 |
| 64 Thornby Avenue, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,500 | 2022-05-06 | £470,663 |
| 25 Thornby Avenue, Kenilworth, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2021-12-17 | £826,068 |
CV8 2DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 CV8 2DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorns Community Infant School Blackthorn Road , CV8 2DS | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Priory Road , CV8 2PE | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Primary School Mortimer Road , CV8 1FS | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clinton Primary School Caesar Road , CV8 1DL | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Junior School Parkfield Drive , CV8 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth School and Sixth Form Leyes Lane , CV8 2DA | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Leamington School Sandy Lane , Blackdown CV32 6RD | 3out of 4 | 4,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH | 3out of 4 | 5,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,817 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB | - not rated | 4,043 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man | Green Man, 168 Warwick Road | 454 yd | |
| Indian Ark | Simply Simpsons, 101-103 Warwick Road | 468 yd | |
| Full House Chinese Restaurant | 86 Warwick Road | 497 yd | |
| Bear And Ragged Staff | 68 Warwick Road | 597 yd | |
| Indian Edge | 50 Warwick Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Rugby Football Club | Glasshouse Lane | 757 yd | |
| Kenilworth Wardens Sports Club | Kenilworth Wardens Cricket Club, Glasshouse Lane | 757 yd | |
| Talisman Theatre Company | Talisman Theatre, Barrow Road | 820 yd | |
| Kenilworth Abbey Club | 4 Abbey Hill | 953 yd | |
| Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd. | Upper Rosemary Hill | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Pan | 96 Warwick Road | 497 yd | |
| Mulan Chinese Takeaway | 78 Priory Road | 505 yd | |
| Alfie Grimshaw | 94 Priory Road | 505 yd | |
| The BBQ Express | 72-72a Warwick Road | 597 yd | |
| Sonali | 33 Warwick Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited, 51 Bertie Road | 487 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Superstore | Warwick Road | 609 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 2 Warwick Road | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Kenilworth) TALISMAN HOUSE TALISMAN HOUSE TALISMAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| St Nicholas C Of E Primary School THE BLUNDELLS | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| St Johns Primary School MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Kenilworth School Leyes Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
| Kenilworth Cricket Club WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.