CV5 6BG is a sought-after residential area on Pilkington Road, 0.0km from Beechwood Gardens in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Earlsdon ward and the Coventry South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CV5, CV5 6BG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, up 40.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CV5 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00048371 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PILKINGTON ROAD, CV5 6BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILKINGTON ROAD, CV5 6BG.
331
48
£ 56,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV5 6BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CV5 6BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 98% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV5 6BG. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 437,000
3 sales · Mean £ 462,333
Semi-Detached
£ 298,000
1 sales · Mean £ 298,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV5 6BG has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Souls' Catholic Primary School
Earlsdon Primary School
Hearsall Community Academy
Whoberley Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Go Outdoors0.3 km
- AP Harvey Wines Ltd, Harveys Wines0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Joe Richards0.9 km
- Earlsdon Post Office0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Beechwood Lawn Tennis Club0.6 km
- City Arms0.9 km
- Old Clarence1.0 km
- Standard Triumph Club0.6 km
- The Cottage0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Go Cafe0.3 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Allys Balti0.9 km
- Anatolia, Turkish BBQ Grill0.9 km
- Angelito Cafe & Tapas Bar0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- The Dessert Box0.9 km
- Gabriel's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Canley Food Store0.5 km
- Chef Wang1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heart of England Co-Operative Store1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Coventry0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canley0.1 km
- Coventry2.2 km
- Tile Hill3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Canley Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CV56BG · Data under Open Government Licence