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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

CV59DZ

Browns Lane

CV78TB

Butterfield Drive

CV62DY

Kelmscote Road

CV62JG

Stennels Close

CV62HD

Rylston Avenue

CV59HA

Birmingham Road

CV59DJ

Bridle Brook Lane

CV59QR

Platinum Way

CV64QB

Blackberry Lane

CV78NJ

Sandpits Lane

CV78PL

Stephen Edgson Close

CV62BG

Eversleigh Road

CV59GZ

Packington Avenue

CV62ET

Locke Close

CV78QW

Sandstone Avenue

CV62LT

Bowness Close

CV62PU

Reservoir Walk

CV78HX

Bennetts Road

CV62FQ

Bennetts Road South

CV62JU

Stevenson Road

CV59DS

Browns Lane

CV59PD

Town Fields Close

CV78JH

Tamworth Road

CV59RT

Bablake

CV59AE

Rectory Close

CV62HE

Halford Lane

CV59EZ

Butt Lane

CV59GA

Durham Crescent

CV78WG

Bablake

CV62FJ

Greens Road

CV62DA

Holloway Field

CV62JZ

Conrad Road

CV78SE

Bablake

CV78TA

Marley Walk

CV59BL

Bexfield Close

CV62JP

Addison Road

CV62LU

Sadler Road

CV59ET

Church Walk

CV62AJ

Coundon Wedge Drive

CV59PX

Sayer Drive

CV62EH

Copthorne Road

CV61JX

Three Spires Avenue

CV59EW

Whitelaw Crescent

CV59DT

Browns Lane

CV62JR

Dickens Road

CV62JH

Tamworth Road

CV59BX

Oak Lane

CV59RN

Meriden Business Park

CV59DN

Washbrook Lane

CV59GX

Birmingham Road

CV59BZ

Heynes Walk

CV62QA

Regiment Court

CV78HY

Bennetts Road

CV62NA

Fullers Close

CV59BN

Gardenia Drive

CV62DJ

Scots Lane

CV59DH

Clay Lane

CV62LX

Wallace Road

CV59RL

Copse Drive

CV59FR

The Windmill Hill

CV59AL

Birmingham Road

CV59PY

Hollyberry Way

CV61ER

Barkers Butts Lane

CV62EX

The Scotchill

CV59BA

Birmingham Road

CV62DF

Bablake

CV78PT

Long Lane

CV59QE

Birmingham Road

CV62BH

Eversleigh Road

CV78UH

Bablake

CV78TE

Redgate Way

CV78RS

Eastcroft

CV62PY

Jubilee Green

CV78RH

Robert Atchison Way

CV59GQ

Nursery Walk

CV61JW

Christchurch Road

CV62JW

Stevenson Road

CV59ES

Claremont Walk

CV62EF

Brownshill Green Road

CV59BD

Birmingham Road

CV59GU

Birmingham Road

CV59FB

Butt Lane

CV59DG

Bablake

CV59GG

Flynt Avenue

CV62JF

Keresley Road

CV59AR

Pickford Grange Lane

CV62DN

Scots Lane

CV62PE

Brownshill Court

CV62GX

Headington Avenue

CV59FE

Butt Lane

CV62ES

The Scotchill

CV62BB

Birchfield Road

CV62EZ

Sadler Road

CV64BX

Central Boulevard

CV62BF

Birchfield Gardens

CV62DP

Hollyfast Road

CV59GN

Lion Fields Avenue

CV59QS

Farm House Walk

CV59FJ

Hawkes Mill Lane

CV62NF

Fairbourne Way

Data Sources

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