CV5 6BX is a sought-after residential area on Sir Henry Parkes Road, 0.3km from Beechwood Gardens in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Earlsdon ward and the Coventry South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CV5 6BX offers 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. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k.
Census 2021 statistics for CV5 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00048408 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIR HENRY PARKES ROAD, CV5 6BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIR HENRY PARKES ROAD, CV5 6BX.
253
40
£ 56,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV5 6BX 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 6BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV5 6BX. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Terraced
£ 170,000
5 sales · Mean £ 167,400
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 250,254
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV5 6BX has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Souls' Catholic Primary School
Earlsdon Primary School
Charter Academy
Whoberley Hall Primary School
Hearsall Community Academy
Cannon Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Highway Club0.9 km
- Beechwood Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
- Standard Triumph Club0.8 km
- The Phantom Coach0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Restaurant Hub, Sainsburys0.6 km
- Go Cafe0.6 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Connect Catering Ltd0.4 km
- Evtec Automotive0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Go Outdoors0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Canley Ford Service Station Esso0.6 km
- Canley Oriental Limited0.8 km
- Fancy Delivery UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bigger Pan0.8 km
- Heat N Eat0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Canley Food Store0.3 km
- Chef Wang0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Coventry0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Costco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canley0.3 km
- Coventry2.4 km
- Tile Hill3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Canley Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CV56BX · Data under Open Government Licence