Sherwood Close is in Wood End, Atherstone and in North Warwickshire district. CV9 2RT is located in the Hurley and Wood End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Close, Wood End, Atherstone, CV9 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV9 2RR, CV9 2RS, CV9 2PS, CV9 2QR, CV9 2PX, CV9 2RX, CV9 2QH, CV9 2QP, CV9 2QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV9 2RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 CV9 2RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 27.1% | 32.5% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 51.1% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 61.4% | 55.5% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 25.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 12% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.5% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 28.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.2% | 95.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 96.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Close was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the Baddesley and Grendon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sherwood Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Baddesley and Grendon and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 266 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sherwood Close, Atherstone, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-01-30 | £293,750 |
| 22 Sherwood Close, Atherstone, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-01-25 | £284,907 |
| 28 Sherwood Close, Atherstone, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-07-01 | £423,482 |
| 22 Sherwood Close, Atherstone, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-12-03 | £199,170 |
| 12 Sherwood Close, Atherstone, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-03-20 | £220,792 |
CV9 2RT 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End Primary School Wood Street , Wood End CV9 2QL | - not rated | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Primary School Wood Street , Wood End CV9 2QL | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfields Infant Academy Saxon Close , Wilnecote B77 5LU | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfields Infant School Saxon Close , Wilnecote B77 5LU | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurley Primary School Heanley Lane , Hurley CV9 2HY | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polesworth County Middle School Birchwood Avenue , Dordon B78 1QU | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethersole's CofE Middle School High Street , Polesworth B78 1DZ | - not rated | 5,288 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilnecote High School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy Tamworth Road , Kingsbury B78 2LF | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School, A Specialist Science College with Mathematics Tamworth Road , Kingsbury B78 2LF | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy Tamworth Road , Kingsbury B78 2LF | 3out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | - not rated | 4,175 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparrowdale School Spon Lane , Grendon CV9 2PD | - not rated | 4,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey at Fedex Kingsbury KDC | Fedex, Kingsbury Link Trinity Road, Piccadilly | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End Working Mens Club | 57 Tamworth Road | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 17 Tamworth Road | 170 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wood End Recreation Ground PINEWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 238 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.