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About

Bablake ward occupies Coventry's northern central area, featuring a mix of residential streets and local commercial hubs. The ward is anchored by the historic Coventry Canal, which runs along its western edge, providing a distinct linear green space. Housing primarily consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside more modern developments, creating varied streetscapes. The area includes sections of the city's inner ring road, influencing its urban character and connectivity.

A key landmark is the Bablake Old School building, a testament to the area's long history within the city's framework. The ward contains several smaller parks and recreational grounds, such as those near the canal towpath, used by residents. It functions as a residential district with its own high street services, independent shops, and community facilities, situated close to the broader city centre. The architectural blend and the preserved canal corridor give the locality its particular identity.

Area overview

On average Bablake has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bablake is £53,317 per year. There are 8 schools in Bablake: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bablake is home to around 17,130 people, with a population density of about 797.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bablake Population
17,130
Population density
797.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.23(-19%)
Vehicle crime
9.17(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-43%)
Other theft
5.43(-5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,363
78.02%
Indian
820
4.79%
Other White
600
3.5%
Irish
480
2.8%
Arab
275
1.61%
Total population: 17,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,173
29.97%
Level 3 (A level)
2,597
18.65%
No qualifications
2,437
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,845
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,444
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 13,926

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,898
41.48%
Owns with a mortgage
2,444
34.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
839
12.01%
Other social rented
398
5.7%
Social rents from council
218
3.12%
Total households: 6,987

Property prices in Bablake

Based on 223 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 in Bablake area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £889,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bablake in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bablake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached59£450,000£3,517
Flats7£170,000£2,985
Semi-Detached71£290,000£3,353
Terraced86£233,750£2,898

10 years median price trend in Bablake

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bablake.

All postcodes in Bablake

CV59EN

Wall Hill Road

CV62AP

Brownshill Green Road

CV59AP

Pickford Green Lane

CV62AS

Brownshill Green Road

CV62BS

Norman Place Road

CV59GD

Barnfield Avenue

CV59PU

Chapel Gardens

CV59JD

Richard Seedhouse Drive

CV59PE

Allesley Croft

CV78QU

Millers Walk

CV78QS

Philip Stowell Road

CV78SH

Bablake

CV62DR

Brackenhurst Road

CV59FX

Barnfield Avenue

CV78JW

Thompsons Road

CV59TZ

Birmingham Road

CV78JG

Tamworth Road

CV78AL

Green Lane

CV78TQ

Edward Mcgarry Way

CV62FR

Sandpits Lane

CV78JU

Thompsons Road

CV62DS

Brackenhurst Road

CV59GF

Flynt Avenue

CV59AZ

Birmingham Road

CV59EQ

Rectory Lane

CV62NB

Hollyfast Road

CV62BU

Norman Place Road

CV62AL

Coundon Green

CV78JF

Fivefield Road

CV61EU

Barkers Butts Lane

CV59FG

Washbrook Lane

CV59EJ

Browns Lane

CV62AH

Hollyfast Road

CV62HW

Glentworth Avenue

CV78SB

Bablake

CV62LB

Chesterton Road

CV59AN

Birmingham Road

CV78QQ

Tamworth Road

CV78AF

Wall Hill Road

CV78TF

Satchwell Walk

CV62JY

Sadler Road

CV59PG

Seashell Close

CV59EA

Marystow Close

CV59FD

Butt Lane

CV62JQ

Dickens Road

CV62BT

Norman Place Road

CV62LY

Wallace Road

CV59NX

Evergreen Close

CV62AZ

Mapleton Road

CV59BW

Oak Lane

CV78NH

Durham Close

CV62PA

Sadler Road

CV59BP

Rosaville Crescent

CV78RP

Old Bell Walk

CV59FY

Antrim Close

CV59FF

Streamside Close

CV78TL

Feltham Lane

CV62BY

Drummond Close

CV59TA

Carvell Close

CV78JD

Fivefield Road

CV62LA

Chesterton Road

CV59PJ

Burlywood Close

CV59DU

Ripon Close

CV62AQ

Brownshill Green Road

CV59QD

Freshfield Close

CV59EE

Browns Lane

CV62DL

Scots Lane

CV78SD

Bablake

CV62PX

Little Coundon Close

CV59FA

Bablake

CV59PN

Lyons Drive

CV62AU

Overslade Crescent

CV78SR

Earls Wood Drive

CV62AY

Mapleton Road

CV78QD

Bennetts Road

CV62PT

John Murphy Gardens

CV61LE

Three Spires Avenue

CV62LW

Wallace Road

CV59HD

Birmingham Road

CV59HB

Allesley Court

CV62BN

Birchfield Road

CV59RR

Allesley Grove

CV62QB

Battalion Court

CV62DT

Brownshill Green Road

CV59EG

Burton Close

CV62FD

Berwyn Avenue

CV62BW

Duncroft Avenue

CV59EY

Henderson Close

CV78SN

Eastcroft

CV59EF

Browns Lane

CV59TY

Norton Grange

CV62HR

Beake Avenue

CV78RT

Henry Wychard Drive

CV62EW

The Scotchill

CV62JS

Dickens Road

CV62FN

Bennetts Road South

CV62BL

Brackley Close

CV59BY

Oak Lane

CV62HH

Beake Avenue

CV62FL

Bennetts Road South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.