Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

SOUTHLEIGH AVENUE, CV5 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHLEIGH AVENUE, CV5 6BY.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order5
Shoplifting4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Stivichall Primary School

Good528 pupils0.8 km
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Finham Park School

Outstanding1547 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School

Good1062 pupils1.2 km
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Earlsdon Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km
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Cannon Park Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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Grange Farm Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • The Dessert Box0.9 km
  • Gabriel's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Frydays Seafare0.6 km
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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