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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

CV11HT

Bishop Street

CV13LN

Watch Close

CV12NY

New Union Street

CV24NR

Swan Lane

CV15AQ

Jesmond Road

CV12XZ

Paradise Street

CV12DJ

St Georges Road

CV11JA

Fairfax Street

CV11FD

Ironmonger Row

CV24QJ

Burlington Road

CV15JS

Waterloo Street

CV11QL

St Michael's

CV15HX

Stockton Road

CV15FB

Cope Street

CV36AH

Warwick Road

CV13BB

Spon Street

CV12LB

Friars Road

CV15TA

Cox Street

CV15SD

Fairfax Street

CV15HJ

Aylesford Street

CV13HT

Corporation Street

CV15EP

Hill Top

CV15BS

King Edward Road

CV15BH

Freehold Street

CV15NU

Winchester Street

CV14FY

St Michael's

CV13GX

Queen's Road

CV15SZ

Fairfax Street

CV12BA

Terry Road

CV11NF

St Michael's

CV12PF

The Quadrant

CV12DY

The Quadrant

CV15DY

Far Gosford Street

CV11AL

Bishop Street

CV12QF

Orwell Road

CV15SA

Priory Place

CV24GQ

Nicholls Street

CV15BT

King Edward Road

CV15LE

Day's Lane

CV12UE

Gillquart Way

CV11DN

St Michael's

CV15SR

Fairfax Street

CV12BW

David Road

CV24GL

Lowther Street

CV11JQ

Chauntry Place

CV15JZ

Spring Close

CV15LY

Primrose Hill Street

CV12AE

Cornwall Road

CV15QT

Jordan Well

CV13GH

Butts

CV14AT

Hill Street

CV12SF

Humber Avenue

CV15NR

Canterbury Street

CV13EX

Brunswick Road

CV12TX

Parkside

CV13AU

Lower Holyhead Road

CV15SL

Wellington Street

CV12AT

Humber Avenue

CV11LB

Hertford Street

CV15FG

Cawthorne Close

CV12JR

St Michael's

CV12DT

Gosford Street

CV15RN

Bayley Lane

CV15RQ

Fairfax Street

CV11DD

Upper Precinct

CV15JR

Yardley Street

CV12JZ

Little Park Street

CV24BF

Lansdowne Street

CV24GF

Cobb Close

CV15FJ

Priory Street

CV12JN

Friars' Road

CV15AE

Harnall Lane East

CV15JT

Berry Street

CV11NE

St Michael's

CV15DX

St Michael's

CV12NJ

Quinton Road

CV13JU

Starley Road

CV11GS

St Michael's

CV11GX

Corporation Street

CV12BQ

Northfield Road

CV15JN

Yardley Street

CV11FY

Smithford Way

CV11FX

St Michael's

CV15AB

Hill Top

CV12DQ

Welland Road

CV15FF

Dysart Close

CV11JS

Ringway St Nicholas

CV24GG

Swan Lane

CV15JH

Vauxhall Close

CV24QN

Swan Lane

CV12TY

Merlin Close

CV12HG

Parkside

CV13RX

Greyfriars Road

CV12DA

Botoner Road

CV15PE

Conisbrough Keep

CV12UA

Furlong Road

CV11HN

Burges

CV13EJ

Queens Road

CV12JG

Gulson Road

CV12LE

Park Road

Data Sources

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