John Coates

John Coates is the father of Adam Coates.

Who is John Coates?
John Coates was born and raised in Ainsley Village. He designed Bridle-Wood Estate, as a scam. Adam felt guilty and decided to actually build the estate. He allowed everyone to buy the properties for half price. Most of the people who fell for the scam decided not to buy the properties that they wanted and instead went elsewhere.

John came back to the estate and didn't have many friends - he only ever really spoke to his son, Adam.

In the Christmas special of Dixon Lane, Liam Douglas went on a killing spree and shot John Coates - which killed him.