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About

St Michael's ward encompasses Coventry's historic city centre, containing the iconic ruins of St Michael's Cathedral, destroyed during the Second World War. The area includes the modern cathedral, built adjacent to the old ruins, and the surrounding pedestrianised shopping precincts. Coventry Transport Museum, detailing the city's automotive history, is a key institution here.

The ward is defined by its post-war reconstruction, visible in its concrete architecture and planned layout. It functions as the primary retail and commercial hub for the city, with the Upper Precinct and Lower Precinct shopping areas. The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum provides local cultural resources, while Broadgate hosts public events at its central square.

Area overview

On average St Michael's has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Michael's is £42,888 per year. There are 12 schools in St Michael's: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). St Michael's is home to around 28,957 people, with a population density of about 7,430.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Michael's Population
28,957
Population density
7,430.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.57(+178%)
Shoplifting
31.67(+264%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.48(+109%)
Other theft
19.06(+235%)
Public order
18.79(+210%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,533
26.01%
African
4,774
16.49%
Other White
3,637
12.56%
Indian
2,859
9.87%
Bangladeshi
1,467
5.07%
Total population: 28,957

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
8,052
32.31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
7,447
29.88%
No qualifications
3,774
15.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,141
8.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,758
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 24,923

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,122
46.99%
Other social rented
1,869
21.31%
Owns outright
1,059
12.07%
Owns with a mortgage
766
8.73%
Social rents from council
613
6.99%
Total households: 8,772

Property prices in St Michael's

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £158,250 in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £326,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's 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 St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£300,000£1,974
Flats16£126,000£2,467
Semi-Detached9£212,000£2,469
Terraced52£160,000£2,190

10 years median price trend in St Michael's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.

All postcodes in St Michael's

CV24GJ

Lowther Street

CV12TE

Parkside

CV15SG

Fairfax Street

CV15QF

Raglan Street

CV13PJ

Greyfriars Road

CV24HF

Walsgrave Road

CV11HF

Cross Cheaping

CV24GE

Swan Lane

CV12HS

Gulson Road

CV24RJ

Brunel Close

CV13EP

Regent Street

CV11DS

Lower Precinct

CV13DS

Lower Holyhead Road

CV15QD

Raglan Street

CV12NG

Gulson Road

CV12XL

Paradise Street

CV31JN

St Michael's

CV15ST

Day's Lane

CV12HJ

Cheylesmore

CV15NJ

Vine Street

CV12AB

Seagrave Road

CV15RZ

Fairfax Street

CV15PS

Lower Ford Street

CV12JH

Gulson Road

CV15HL

Wright Street

CV13BP

Queen's Road

CV12AY

Knight Avenue

CV15DE

Far Gosford Street

CV15DG

Bath Street

CV14AE

Lamb Street

CV12XB

Paradise Street

CV12BB

Orwell Road

CV12ND

The Quadrant

CV12JA

Vecqueray Street

CV13GR

Butts

CV15SS

Clarence Street

CV15JF

King William Street

CV15NA

Victoria Street

CV12QZ

Hornchurch Close

CV15GT

Adelaide Street

CV15SJ

Wellington Street

CV15EF

Cox Street

CV12GX

Salt Lane

CV12LA

Park Road

CV11JR

Chauntry Place

CV15HG

Aylesford Street

CV12GT

Eaton Road

CV15FZ

Cox Street

CV15LA

Sparkbrook Street

CV12XE

Paradise Street

CV12AG

Strathmore Avenue

CV15SX

Fairfax Street

CV15QJ

Lower Ford Street

CV11EU

St Michael's

CV24GW

Thackhall Street

CV24GP

Lowther Street

CV15GU

Bath Street

CV12UJ

Quarryfield Lane

CV24QT

Swan Lane

CV12BF

David Road

CV13DH

Queen's Road

CV12PJ

White Friars Lane

CV12UD

Rodyard Way

CV13BA

Lower Holyhead Road

CV15RU

Earl Street

CV15HS

Cambridge Street

CV14GJ

Upper Well Street

CV12NE

Parkside

CV15NQ

King William Street

CV12TU

Mile Lane

CV15BG

Freehold Street

CV12HA

Warwick Lane

CV11AH

Hales Street

CV15AN

The Chantries

CV15JP

King William Street

CV15LF

Sparkbrook Street

CV12XF

Paradise Street

CV15AY

Harnall Lane East

CV19ZW

Earl Street

CV11QS

St Michael's

CV13FE

Grosvenor Road

CV15BL

Leopold Road

CV24GU

Highfield Road

CV13FZ

Grosvenor Road

CV24FU

King Richard Street

CV24FX

King Richard Street

CV12JS

Friars' Road

CV13ET

Gordon Street

CV15BF

Charles Street

CV12DE

Welland Road

CV11HU

Bishop Street

CV15NT

Winchester Street

CV15EE

West Street

CV15EX

Priory Row

CV14FG

Ringway Hill Cross

CV12LL

Friars Road

CV15JL

Virginia Road

CV13AW

Lower Holyhead Road

CV15SN

Wellington Street

CV12AL

Harper Road

Data Sources

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