CV5 6BS is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Westwood Gardens in Coventry. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Earlsdon ward and the Coventry South constituency.
Within the CV5 district, this postcode is characterised by a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CV5 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00048408 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CV5 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CV5 6BS.
253
40
£ 56,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV5 6BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 40, CV5 6BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV5 6BS. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV5 6BS has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Charter Academy
WMG Academy for Young Engineers
The Westwood Academy
Finham Park 2
Templars Primary School
All Souls' Catholic Primary School
Whoberley Hall Primary School
Cannon Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Go Outdoors0.8 km
- Canley Post Office1.0 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Bargain Buys1.0 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Go Cafe0.8 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Arden House0.9 km
- Connect Catering Ltd0.5 km
- COSTA1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Supermarket1.0 km
- Costco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Standard Triumph Club0.9 km
- The Phantom Coach0.6 km
- Highway Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bigger Pan0.5 km
- Heat N Eat0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Canley Food Store0.2 km
- Chef Wang0.6 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Coventry0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canley0.5 km
- Coventry2.7 km
- Tile Hill2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Canley Rail Station0.5 km
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