CV5 6BY is a sought-after residential area on Southleigh Avenue, 0.8km from Canley Gardens in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Earlsdon ward and the Coventry South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CV5, CV5 6BY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £930k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CV5 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00048415 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHLEIGH AVENUE, CV5 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHLEIGH AVENUE, CV5 6BY.
376
45
£ 56,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV5 6BY 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CV5 6BY's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £930k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £930k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV5 6BY. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 862,500
7 sales · Mean £ 775,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV5 6BY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stivichall Primary School
Finham Park School
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Earlsdon Primary School
Cannon Park Primary School
Grange Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hearsall Golf Club0.4 km
- Beechwood Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
- City Arms1.0 km
- Trinity Guild RFC1.0 km
- Burnt Post0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Ginger Orange0.6 km
- Cannon Hill News0.9 km
- Fresh Coffee Co0.9 km
- Surf & Slice1.0 km
- Allys Balti0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- The Dessert Box0.9 km
- Gabriel's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Frydays Seafare0.6 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- AP Harvey Wines Ltd, Harveys Wines0.9 km
- Joe Richards1.0 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Earlsdon Post Office0.9 km
- One Stop Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canley1.4 km
- Coventry1.8 km
- Tile Hill4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CV56BY · Data under Open Government Licence