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About

Radford ward lies directly to the north of Coventry city centre, forming a densely populated residential suburb. The area is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside a significant amount of post-war social housing and modern apartment developments. Its streets are arranged in a tight grid pattern, reflecting its historical growth as housing for the city's industrial workforce.

The ward is anchored by the Radford Road shopping parade, which serves as a local commercial hub. A notable feature is the Belgrade Plaza, a large modern complex housing a supermarket and other retail units, which stands on the site of the former Radford Cinema. The area is also home to the expansive War Memorial Park, located on its southern boundary, providing a major green space for the community.

Area overview

On average Radford has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Radford is £42,320 per year. There are 4 schools in Radford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Radford is home to around 20,192 people, with a population density of about 7,165.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Radford Population
20,192
Population density
7,165.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.49(+10%)
Vehicle crime
8.86(+36%)
Other theft
6.04(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.89(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.6(-48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,223
45.68%
Other White
2,171
10.75%
Indian
1,925
9.53%
African
1,396
6.91%
Pakistani
1,391
6.89%
Total population: 20,192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,185
26.44%
No qualifications
3,912
24.71%
Level 3 (A level)
2,400
15.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,073
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,754
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 15,829

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,561
32.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1,900
24.09%
Owns outright
1,823
23.11%
Other social rented
862
10.93%
Social rents from council
483
6.12%
Total households: 7,888

Property prices in Radford

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Radford area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Radford 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 Radford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£355,000£3,118
Flats17£132,000£2,380
Semi-Detached39£220,000£2,675
Terraced106£195,000£2,573

10 years median price trend in Radford

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

All postcodes in Radford

CV62LG

Bruce Road

CV63HG

Mossdale Close

CV63BH

Foster Road

CV63AB

Radford Road

CV63GS

Blackwatch Road

CV63BX

Marner Crescent

CV61PA

Dugdale Road

CV61PB

Dugdale Road

CV63AU

Foster Road

CV63AS

Foster Road

CV61JH

Loudon Avenue

CV63FR

Owenford Road

CV14LS

St Nicholas Street

CV61HP

Crampers Field

CV14BY

Radford Road

Data Sources

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