Priory Road is in Wolston, Coventry and in Rugby district. CV8 3FX is located in the Wolston and the Lawfords electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rugby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priory Road, Wolston, Coventry, CV8 3FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV8 3NB, CV8 3NL, CV8 3LT, CV8 3LQ, CV8 3NE, CV8 3JW, CV8 3LU, CV8 3JP, CV8 3LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV8 3FX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3FX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 19.4% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 60.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 5.2% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.2% | 52.6% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.3% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 23% | 11.7% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 41.3% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.6% | 92.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 93.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Road was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Revel and Binley Woods average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Revel and Binley Woods and the 97th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Barn Priory Road, Coventry, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-04-04 | £436,369 |
| Baille Barn Priory Road, Coventry, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2021-12-16 | £492,433 |
| Rout Yard Barn Priory Road, Coventry, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-12-10 | £696,732 |
| Motte Barn Priory Road, Coventry, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-08-11 | £528,874 |
| Sedgefield Barn Priory Road, Coventry, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-29 | £517,599 |
CV8 3FX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
CV8 3FX 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 CV8 3FX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Retired | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolston St Margaret's CofE Primary School Brookside , Main Street CV8 3HH | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Binley Woods Primary School Coombe Drive , Binley Woods CV3 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightlow CofE Primary School Hill Crescent , Stretton-on-Dunsmore CV23 9NF | 4out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Provost Williams CofE Primary School Sodens Avenue , Ryton-on-Dunsmore CV8 3FF | 3out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy Bredon Avenue , Binley CV3 2LP | 3out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose And Crown | / 28 Main Street, Wolston | 708 yd | |
| The Half Moon Wolston | Half Moon Inn / Warwick Road, Wolston | 860 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak / Station Road, Brandon | 1,049 yd | |
| Brandon Club | Brandon Club / Main Street, Brandon | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE REFORMER PILATES LIMITED | The Priory / Priory Road, Wolston | 223 yd | |
| Bill's Deli | / 14 Main Street, Wolston | 730 yd | |
| Village Green Fish Bar Ltd | / 25 Main Street, Wolston | 761 yd | |
| The Link Cafe (A charity (registered by a representative) | / 12 Paddocks Close, Wolston | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative Food | 4-6 / School Street, Wolston | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dyers Lane Playing Field LAMMAS COURT | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| St Margarets School WOLSTON ST. MARGARETS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL WOLSTON ST. MARGARETS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 820 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.