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Coventry

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About

Coventry is a city in the West Midlands, located around 20 miles east of Birmingham. It has a population of over 360,000, making it one of the largest cities in the region. The area is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in automotive manufacturing, with a history tied to companies like Jaguar and Triumph. Coventry Cathedral, a mix of medieval ruins and modern architecture, is a notable landmark.

The city has several universities, including Coventry University and the University of Warwick, which contribute to its student population. Transport links include the M6 and M69 motorways, as well as a railway station with connections to London and Birmingham. Parks like War Memorial Park provide green spaces, while the city centre features shopping areas such as West Orchards and Lower Precinct.

Area overview

On average Coventry has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Coventry is £41,388 per year. There are 130 schools in Coventry: 86 primary (3 Outstanding and 71 Good) and 22 secondary (4 Outstanding and 15 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coventry Population
345,324
Population density
3,500.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190,889
55.28%
Indian
32,096
9.29%
Other White
28,285
8.19%
African
24,109
6.98%
Pakistani
12,658
3.67%
Total population: 345,321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40,278
30.03%
Owns with a mortgage
36,784
27.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
30,134
22.46%
Other social rented
15,522
11.57%
Social rents from council
7,244
5.4%
Total households: 134,140

Property prices in Coventry

Based on 2,921 recent sales, the median property price is £227,246 in Coventry area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coventry 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 Coventry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached344£375,000
Flats338£135,000
Semi-Detached842£265,000
Terraced1,397£210,000

10 years median price trend in Coventry

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

All wards in Coventry

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Whoberley

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.