Postcode Analysis Coventry, West Midlands

CANAL ROAD, CV6 5GN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL ROAD, CV6 5GN.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CV6 5GN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines CV6 5GN — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

CV6 5GN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canal Road, 0.2km from Edgwick in Coventry. Administratively it sits within Foleshill ward and the Coventry North East constituency.

Day-to-day life in CV6 5GN has the character of the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Coventry.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CV6 5GN are sourced from Output Area E00048438 (shared with 237 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 CV6 5GN. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.0%
Asian / British Asian54.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 100,000

7 sales · Mean £ 109,714

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CV6 5GN is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences154
Shoplifting100
Anti-social behaviour46
Vehicle crime42
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Edgewick Community Primary School

Good422 pupils0.1 km
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St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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Little Heath Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils0.5 km
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Good Shepherd Catholic School

Good237 pupils0.5 km
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Holbrook Primary School

Good602 pupils0.8 km
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Stanton Bridge Primary School

Good409 pupils0.9 km
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Broad Heath Community Primary School

Good660 pupils0.9 km
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Courthouse Green Primary School

Good699 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Dayar E Madina0.2 km
  • Foleshill Halal Meat Centre0.5 km
  • Lekki Sud0.9 km
  • Lockhurst Lane Service Station0.8 km
  • Muana Congo Market0.9 km
  • + 71 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Taverna Romanian Bar, Rear of0.7 km
  • Mercia Venue Banqueting Suite0.8 km
  • Adam & Eve0.6 km
  • Foleshill Ex Servicemens Club0.2 km
  • Grill Father0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Eatigo0.5 km
  • Eatigo desserts0.6 km
  • Pizza 2 Go0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Appachy Fast Foods0.6 km
  • Foleshill Grill0.6 km
  • Hamzahs0.7 km
  • Jimbo Chinese Kitchen0.6 km
  • Pita Pita0.6 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Dadyal0.6 km
  • Foleshill Supermarket0.3 km
  • Coventry Bargain Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coventry Arena1.6 km
  • Coventry3.8 km
  • Canley5.2 km