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Barras Heath

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About

Barras Heath is a residential neighbourhood situated to the north of Coventry city centre. The area is characterised by its housing, which includes a mix of inter-war and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes. It contains local amenities such as shops and schools, serving the daily needs of its community.

The landscape is largely urban, with the notable presence of the Coventry Canal forming part of its western boundary. This waterway, with its towpath, provides a distinct linear green corridor for walking and cycling, separate from the main residential streets.

Area overview

On average Barras Heath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barras Heath is £49,070 per year. There are 2 schools in Barras Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Barras Heath is home to around 6,811 people, with a population density of about 6,821.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barras Heath Population
6,811
Population density
6,821.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.19(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+5%)
Vehicle crime
6.75(+4%)
Public order
4.26(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.96(-63%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,424
50.29%
Indian
931
13.67%
Other White
531
7.8%
African
519
7.62%
Pakistani
350
5.14%
Total population: 6,809

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,460
27.4%
No qualifications
1,114
20.91%
Level 3 (A level)
882
16.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
729
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
627
11.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
890
34.44%
Owns with a mortgage
784
30.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
763
29.53%
Other social rented
68
2.63%
Other forms of private rent
51
1.97%
Total households: 2,584

Property prices in Barras Heath

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Barras Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barras Heath 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 Barras Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£470,000£2,136
Flats2£156,000£2,438
Semi-Detached7£285,000£2,913
Terraced48£217,000£2,623

10 years median price trend in Barras Heath

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

All postcodes in Barras Heath

CV23ER

Hartland Avenue

CV25HE

Coleridge Road

CV23PD

Sewall Highway

CV25HZ

Tennyson Road

CV24PA

Barras Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.