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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

CV59DY

Browns Lane

CV59DL

Washbrook Lane

CV78UY

Edward Mcgarry Way

CV78QT

Henry Baxter Drive

CV78RY

Shoemakers Close

CV59FP

Hawkes Mill Lane

CV62EJ

Tamworth Road

CV62AB

Hollyfast Road

CV62HA

Greycoat Road

CV62JN

Addison Road

CV62LD

Hardy Road

CV59PS

Fenton Road

CV62EB

Thurlestone Road

CV78SG

Bennetts Road

CV62EL

Tamworth Road

CV59PW

Anthony Pillage Way

CV78QZ

Cofa Road

CV59FL

Ted Pitts Lane

CV62BE

Eversleigh Road

CV62HG

Halford Lane

CV59GW

Butchers Lane

CV59FT

Worsfold Close

CV59DP

Staircase Lane

CV59QF

The Bridle Path

CV59PZ

Watermill Lane

CV59SB

Bablake

CV61QZ

Spires Walk

CV59FW

Cameron Close

CV78SP

Tweed Avenue

CV59FU

Harvey Close

CV78RA

Wall Hill Court

CV62PG

Kirton Close

CV64QA

Central Boulevard

CV59ER

Church Walk

CV62EN

High Street

CV62FP

Bennetts Road South

CV62DQ

Scots Lane

CV59PF

Sayer Drive

CV61ET

Ashwood Avenue

CV78QR

Hills Wood Avenue

CV78RW

Bastille Gate

CV78SF

Bablake

CV62DU

Brownshill Green Road

CV59EX

Ramsay Crescent

CV62BJ

Brackley Close

CV62FS

Bennetts Road South

CV62BD

Birchfield Road

CV78UJ

Bablake

CV59NY

Mackenzie Close

CV78UA

Bablake

CV78AH

Wall Hill Road

CV62BX

Duncroft Avenue

CV59GH

Long Close Avenue

CV62BP

Norman Place Road

CV59BS

Milford Close

CV62EQ

Church Park Close

CV64AT

Instone Road

CV59DQ

Coundon Wedge Drive

CV78HZ

Bennetts Road

CV62EE

Copthorne Road

CV59GJ

The Wardens Avenue

CV59BT

Wingrave Close

CV59DD

Harvest Hill Lane

CV62PZ

Linden Close

CV59GR

Birmingham Road

CV62AR

Brownshill Green Road

CV62LS

Bowness Close

CV62DH

Duncroft Avenue

CV62AW

Overslade Crescent

CV62EY

Morton Close

CV78SQ

Burrows Walk

CV78JE

Fivefield Road

CV59PA

Frogmere Close

CV59FH

Washbrook Lane

CV62HN

Beake Avenue

CV62JT

Dickens Road

CV59RE

Queenborough Road

CV59GY

Birmingham Road

CV61LB

Three Spires Avenue

CV62BQ

Norman Place Road

CV59QB

Monarch Close

CV59AB

Birmingham Road

CV59DX

St Helens Way

CV78RX

Roger Blythebrook Avenue

CV59EU

Butt Lane

CV59EL

Wall Hill Road

CV62AT

Overslade Crescent

CV59BH

Fairways Close

CV62ED

Bablake Close

CV59EP

Long Lane

Data Sources

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