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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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£300,000
Flats22£133,750
Semi-Detached11£205,000
Terraced51£162,000

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

CV19ZW

Earl Street

CV12PJ

White Friars Lane

CV11LF

Hertford Street

CV11LN

Broadgate

CV12AH

Strathmore Avenue

CV12BB

Orwell Road

CV12UJ

Quarryfield Lane

CV15BL

Leopold Road

CV15HP

Keppel Street

CV15ND

Kildale Close

CV24FP

Grantham Street

CV24GF

Cobb Close

CV24GZ

Nicholls Street

CV36AH

Warwick Road

CV12JN

Friars' Road

CV12PF

The Quadrant

CV12DP

New Union Street

CV12DW

The Quadrant

CV12NU

Cheylesmore

CV15LE

Day's Lane

CV12DT

Gosford Street

CV11FY

Smithford Way

CV12AX

Irving Road

CV12BP

Northfield Road

CV12BY

Monks Road

CV12UB

Perchfoot Close

CV13LB

Brunswick Road

CV13RX

Greyfriars Road

CV15BE

Trentham Road

CV24HA

Catherine Street

CV24PB

Dairy Road

CV14FF

Byron Street

CV15GX

Adelaide Street

CV15DS

Hood Street

CV12FF

Eaton Road

CV11DY

St Michael's

CV12AR

Humber Avenue

CV12BA

Terry Road

CV12LB

Friars Road

CV12LX

Short Street

CV12UD

Rodyard Way

CV13EX

Brunswick Road

CV15AS

Adderley Street

CV15BG

Freehold Street

CV15BX

Coronation Road

CV15NU

Winchester Street

CV12XE

Paradise Street

CV15DX

St Michael's

CV11GG

Corporation Street

CV14FJ

Upper Well Street

CV15TE

Fairfax Street

CV11LA

St Michael's

CV13RZ

Greyfriars Road

CV11JS

Ringway St Nicholas

CV12UH

Bushelton Close

CV13EP

Regent Street

CV15AL

The Chantries

CV15BN

Alfred Road

CV15BS

King Edward Road

CV15BW

Coronation Road

CV15EH

Oxford Street

CV15GW

Adelaide Street

CV15HJ

Aylesford Street

CV15JB

Hartlepool Road

CV15JR

Yardley Street

CV15NR

Canterbury Street

CV24FS

Britannia Street

CV14FQ

Bond Street

CV15QP

Jordan Well

CV15SY

Fairfax Street

CV12LF

Park Road

CV15EF

Cox Street

CV12GX

Salt Lane

CV11QT

St Michael's

CV15RS

Earl Street

CV12LW

Short Street

CV12SQ

Little Park Street

CV11DE

St Michael's

CV12XS

Paradise Street

CV15GD

Arnside Close

CV13AW

Lower Holyhead Road

CV11DS

Lower Precinct

CV11NQ

The Precinct

CV12DS

Whitefriars Street

CV12GY

Greyfriars Lane

CV12LU

Much Park Street

CV12WT

Quinton Road

CV13RY

Greyfriars Road

CV15JA

Hartlepool Road

CV15RE

High Street

CV12JB

Manor Road

CV11FX

St Michael's

CV13GG

Butts

CV15DE

Far Gosford Street

CV12JL

Friars' Road

CV15RJ

Bayley Lane

CV12QF

Orwell Road

CV11HL

The Burges

CV12AD

Cornwall Road

CV12BH

Charterhouse Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.