Area360 logo

Find postcode

Bablake

Interactive map displaying Bablake

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 239 recent sales, the median property price is £284,050 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
Detached77£405,000
Flats10£157,500
Semi-Detached70£291,250
Terraced82£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

CV62AP

Brownshill Green Road

CV62AX

Overslade Crescent

CV78SW

Willetts Road

CV78SX

Bablake

CV78SZ

Blenkinsopp Avenue

CV59DJ

Bridle Brook Lane

CV59NY

Mackenzie Close

CV59TA

Carvell Close

CV78HX

Bennetts Road

CV62BN

Birchfield Road

CV59FG

Washbrook Lane

CV59PB

Brownshill Green Road

CV62LA

Chesterton Road

CV59BE

Cedar Court

CV62DQ

Scots Lane

CV62FQ

Bennetts Road South

CV62PY

Jubilee Green

CV78QX

Blacksmiths Drive

CV78SG

Bennetts Road

CV59DX

St Helens Way

CV59FA

Bablake

CV62DY

Kelmscote Road

CV62HR

Beake Avenue

CV78QU

Millers Walk

CV78UJ

Bablake

CV59AL

Birmingham Road

CV59BH

Fairways Close

CV59PW

Anthony Pillage Way

CV61ER

Barkers Butts Lane

CV61LE

Three Spires Avenue

CV62EA

Thurlestone Road

CV62JP

Addison Road

CV59AR

Pickford Grange Lane

CV59EJ

Browns Lane

CV59FE

Butt Lane

CV59GU

Birmingham Road

CV62ET

Locke Close

CV62JG

Stennels Close

CV62JJ

Keresley Road

CV62PU

Reservoir Walk

CV78SF

Bablake

CV59EP

Long Lane

CV62JU

Stevenson Road

CV78AH

Wall Hill Road

CV78JU

Thompsons Road

CV78QY

Goldsmiths Close

CV59FW

Cameron Close

CV59HD

Birmingham Road

CV59PQ

Walmsley Close

CV61ET

Ashwood Avenue

CV62DD

Thistley Field

CV62HF

Halford Lane

CV78RA

Wall Hill Court

CV62BF

Birchfield Gardens

CV62DE

Thistley Field

CV62FF

Benson Road

CV78SB

Bablake

CV59FT

Worsfold Close

CV59QT

Dunchurch Highway

CV62AL

Coundon Green

CV59GS

Park Court

CV59PH

Birmingham Road

CV62LE

Sadler Road

CV59DS

Browns Lane

CV59FP

Hawkes Mill Lane

CV59GA

Durham Crescent

CV59GX

Birmingham Road

CV59PZ

Watermill Lane

CV61EU

Barkers Butts Lane

CV62BT

Norman Place Road

CV62DG

Bablake

CV62DU

Brownshill Green Road

CV78AB

Hollyfast Lane

CV59RP

Duke Of Edinburgh Avenue

CV62HH

Beake Avenue

CV59DD

Harvest Hill Lane

CV59DT

Browns Lane

CV59GJ

The Wardens Avenue

CV62BE

Eversleigh Road

CV62EW

The Scotchill

CV62JS

Dickens Road

CV78PT

Long Lane

CV78TQ

Bablake

CV78UA

Bablake

CV59FH

Washbrook Lane

CV59HB

Allesley Court

CV59PA

Frogmere Close

CV59PE

Allesley Croft

CV62AG

Hollyfast Road

CV62DJ

Scots Lane

CV62EQ

Church Park Close

CV62FJ

Greens Road

CV62HN

Beake Avenue

CV78NJ

Sandpits Lane

CV78SR

Earls Wood Drive

CV78TL

Feltham Lane

CV59BW

Oak Lane

CV59DQ

Coundon Wedge Drive

CV59EZ

Butt Lane

CV62JL

Addison Road

Data Sources

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