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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 average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Barras Heath is £215,000 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £178,500 and £247,500. There are 2 schools in Barras Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £245
Sales (last 12 months): 53
Typical range (middle 50%): £179K – £248K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Barras Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barras Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£470,000£198
Semi-Detached7£285,000£271
Terraced44£207,500£244
Flats1£160,000£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barras Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barras Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115,000£157,000£140,000
2017£112,000£192,000£150,000
2018£121,000£188,000£158,000
2019£90,000£190,000£174,000
2020£130,000£168,000£171,000
2021£128,000£225,000£181,000
2022£117,750£235,000£214,500
2023£145,000£255,000£211,000
2024£143,000£200,000£202,000
2025£150,000£285,000£215,300
2026£160,000£201,000£195,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barras Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barras Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159£183£153
2017£195£180£180
2018—£209£190
2019£251£226£195
2020£212£216£192
2021£177£208£213
2022£251£255£239
2023£232£228£238
2024£224£221£235
2025£234£266£243
2026£225£271£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barras Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barras Heath in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,076
Band F£3,635
Band G£4,195
Band H£5,033

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.