CV5 6BL is a sought-after residential area on Sir Henry Parkes Road, 0.3km from Westwood Gardens in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Earlsdon ward and the Coventry South constituency.
For serious buyers, CV5 6BL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 6.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CV5 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00048417 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIR HENRY PARKES ROAD, CV5 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIR HENRY PARKES ROAD, CV5 6BL.
258
40
£ 56,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV5 6BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CV5 6BL spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV5 6BL. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 205,000
13 sales · Mean £ 199,669
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV5 6BL has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Charter Academy
Cannon Park Primary School
WMG Academy for Young Engineers
The Westwood Academy
Earlsdon Primary School
All Souls' Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Arden House0.9 km
- Cannon Hill News0.8 km
- Fresh Coffee Co0.9 km
- Go Cafe0.8 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bigger Pan0.6 km
- Heat N Eat0.6 km
- Canley Food Store0.0 km
- Chef Wang0.8 km
- Goodys Grill & Pizza0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Go Outdoors0.8 km
- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Canley Ford Service Station Esso0.3 km
- Canley Oriental Limited0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Beechwood Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- The Phantom Coach0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Coventry0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Costco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- ALDI Supermarket0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canley0.5 km
- Coventry2.6 km
- Tile Hill3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Canley Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CV56BL · Data under Open Government Licence