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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 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

CV62QA

Regiment Court

CV59AQ

Pickford Green Lane

CV59BP

Rosaville Crescent

CV59JD

Richard Seedhouse Drive

CV61JU

Christchurch Road

CV62DZ

Kelmscote Road

CV62JD

Keresley Road

CV59BQ

Digbey Close

CV59EL

Wall Hill Road

CV61JY

Three Spires Avenue

CV62AW

Overslade Crescent

CV62GX

Headington Avenue

CV62LB

Chesterton Road

CV64AT

Instone Road

CV78RQ

Earls Wood Drive

CV59FJ

Hawkes Mill Lane

CV62AR

Brownshill Green Road

CV62AS

Brownshill Green Road

CV62DA

Holloway Field

CV62DS

Brackenhurst Road

CV62EF

Brownshill Green Road

CV62EU

Fraser Road

CV62FN

Bennetts Road South

CV62JQ

Dickens Road

CV59BD

Birmingham Road

CV59EY

Henderson Close

CV59GH

Long Close Avenue

CV59PN

Lyons Drive

CV62BS

Norman Place Road

CV62DT

Brownshill Green Road

CV62EZ

Sadler Road

CV59BL

Bexfield Close

CV59DZ

Browns Lane

CV59EA

Marystow Close

CV62AQ

Brownshill Green Road

CV62BB

Birchfield Road

CV62FU

Bennetts Road South

CV62HA

Greycoat Road

CV62PE

Brownshill Court

CV78JE

Fivefield Road

CV59BG

Bexfield Close

CV59RN

Meriden Business Park

CV59TY

Norton Grange

CV62AY

Mapleton Road

CV62EG

Brownshill Green Road

CV62FD

Berwyn Avenue

CV62PT

John Murphy Gardens

CV78HY

Bennetts Road

CV78QS

Philip Stowell Road

CV59FB

Butt Lane

CV61HX

Poole Road

CV59DG

Bablake

CV62EB

Thurlestone Road

CV62JB

Keresley Road

CV59EB

Saunton Close

CV59RR

Bablake

CV62EJ

Tamworth Road

CV62HG

Halford Lane

CV62QB

Battalion Court

CV78QD

Bennetts Road

CV62AU

Overslade Crescent

CV62LY

Wallace Road

CV78RS

Eastcroft

CV78SQ

Burrows Walk

CV59FX

Barnfield Avenue

CV62BJ

Brackley Close

CV62EH

Copthorne Road

CV78JG

Tamworth Road

CV59QE

Birmingham Road

CV59FS

Bree Close

CV59TZ

Birmingham Road

CV62LT

Bowness Close

CV62NB

Hollyfast Road

CV78NH

Durham Close

CV59FU

Harvey Close

CV59GN

Lion Fields Avenue

CV62HW

Glentworth Avenue

CV64BX

Central Boulevard

CV59GE

Barnfield Avenue

CV61ES

Elmwood Avenue

CV62NA

Fullers Close

CV78JA

Watery Lane

CV59BY

Oak Lane

CV59GL

Lion Fields Avenue

CV62EY

Morton Close

CV59ES

Claremont Walk

CV62GY

Headington Avenue

CV78TF

Satchwell Walk

CV78TW

Bablake

CV78WG

Bablake

Data Sources

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