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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 67 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
67
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
30.71(-20%)
Vehicle crime
9.57(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.65(-41%)
Burglary
4.96(+22%)
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 246 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Bablake area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £1,185,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bablake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached80£402,350
Flats10£157,500
Semi-Detached72£290,000
Terraced84£238,000

10 years median price trend in Bablake

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

All postcodes in Bablake

CV78TP

Bablake

CV59ET

Church Walk

CV59FY

Antrim Close

CV59DA

Oak Lane

CV78JH

Tamworth Road

CV78TA

Marley Walk

CV59RE

Queenborough Road

CV78QR

Hills Wood Avenue

CV59PY

Hollyberry Way

CV61QW

Priory Mill Walk

CV78JD

Fivefield Road

CV62AA

Westhill Road

CV62BA

Mapleton Road

CV62DH

Duncroft Avenue

CV62EP

New Road

CV62FP

Bennetts Road South

CV62FS

Bennetts Road South

CV62PG

Kirton Close

CV59DN

Washbrook Lane

CV59PG

Seashell Close

CV61JX

Three Spires Avenue

CV62FH

Greens Road

CV62LR

Sadler Road

CV78QW

Sandstone Avenue

CV78SD

Bablake

CV59DF

Oak Lane

CV59FQ

Hawkes Mill Lane

CV59GD

Barnfield Avenue

CV62JT

Dickens Road

CV64BU

Colonnade Point

CV61HW

Poole Road

CV62BL

Brackley Close

CV62ER

The Scotchill

CV59AE

Rectory Close

CV59DY

Browns Lane

CV59EU

Butt Lane

CV78SH

Bablake

CV78SJ

Neale Leighton Drive

CV78TB

Butterfield Drive

CV59FN

Hawkes Mill Lane

CV59NX

Evergreen Close

CV59QR

Platinum Way

CV62BG

Eversleigh Road

CV62BU

Norman Place Road

CV62BW

Duncroft Avenue

CV78UH

Bablake

CV59AZ

Birmingham Road

CV59GB

Anglesey Close

CV59PF

Sayer Drive

CV59RG

Meriden Business Park

CV59RS

Hawkes Mill Lane

CV62DB

Holloway Field

CV62ED

Bablake Close

CV62NF

Fairbourne Way

CV78PL

Stephen Edgson Close

CV78RY

Shoemakers Close

CV59EQ

Rectory Lane

CV59QD

Freshfield Close

CV61LB

Three Spires Avenue

CV62AZ

Mapleton Road

CV62BD

Birchfield Road

CV62BH

Eversleigh Road

CV62BZ

Scots Lane

CV62PA

Sadler Road

CV59NZ

Halifax Close

CV59PD

Town Fields Close

CV62DL

Scots Lane

CV62FL

Bennetts Road South

CV78JW

Thompsons Road

CV59HA

Birmingham Road

CV62DR

Brackenhurst Road

CV62ES

The Scotchill

CV78RP

Old Bell Walk

CV78RX

Roger Blythebrook Avenue

CV59AP

Pickford Green Lane

CV59GQ

Nursery Walk

CV62AB

Hollyfast Road

CV62AT

Overslade Crescent

CV62EN

High Street

CV78AD

Wall Hill Road

CV78AJ

Watery Lane

CV59BJ

Niven Close

CV59GR

Birmingham Road

CV62DF

Bablake

CV59PJ

Burlywood Close

CV59PL

Mistyrose Close

CV59PR

Hornets Close

CV62DN

Scots Lane

CV62EX

The Scotchill

CV62HD

Rylston Avenue

CV78JF

Fivefield Road

CV59DL

Washbrook Lane

CV59GT

Birmingham Road

CV62AH

Hollyfast Road

CV62DP

Hollyfast Road

CV78RH

Robert Atchison Way

CV78WH

Bablake

CV62FB

Sadler Road

CV64QA

Central Boulevard

CV78QZ

Cofa Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.