Postcode CV1 1EX is located in an urban city, within the St Michael's ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Coventry area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 441.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Coventry is £43,732 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Greyfriars Green.
Central Coventry has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,179 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Central Coventry has a very high crime rate, with approximately 441.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Coventry is £43,732 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from CV1 1EX.
Central Coventry near CV1 1EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coventry located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coventry | N/A | Walking directions to Coventry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Greyfriars Green | Small | Walking directions to Greyfriars Green |
| 0.5 mi | Nauls Mill Underpark / Abbotts Lane Linear Park | Small | Walking directions to Nauls Mill Underpark / Abbotts Lane Linear Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £326,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £183 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £206,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 54 | £159,500 | £203 |
| Flats | 14 | £126,000 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £123,000 | £139,500 | £136,250 |
| 2017 | £130,000 | £140,000 | £125,375 |
| 2018 | £142,750 | £158,000 | £155,750 |
| 2019 | £155,000 | £225,000 | £137,500 |
| 2020 | £139,000 | £222,000 | £158,000 |
| 2021 | £129,000 | £195,000 | £146,250 |
| 2022 | £144,000 | £237,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £128,000 | £170,250 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £131,500 | £212,500 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £139,000 | £202,500 | £162,000 |
| 2026 | £124,000 | £225,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £164 | £161 |
| 2017 | £223 | £201 | £155 |
| 2018 | £242 | £201 | £177 |
| 2019 | £297 | £230 | £164 |
| 2020 | £236 | £225 | £164 |
| 2021 | £221 | £197 | £182 |
| 2022 | £238 | £251 | £214 |
| 2023 | £227 | £216 | £198 |
| 2024 | £216 | £222 | £198 |
| 2025 | £245 | £232 | £207 |
| 2026 | £231 | £210 | £198 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 1EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | Flat 20, Beauchamp House, Greyfriars Road, Coventry, CV1 3RW | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 20, Triumph House, Manor House Drive, Coventry, CV1 2EA | Flats | Leasehold | £149,950 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 5, Riley House, Manor House Drive, Coventry, CV1 2EB | Flats | Leasehold | £157,500 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 6, Queen Victoria Road, Coventry, CV1 3JH | Other | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 11 - 13, Queen Victoria Road, Coventry, CV1 3JS | Other | Freehold | £750,000 |
In the CV1 1EX postcode area, located within Central Coventry, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 1EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wah Yan Hong | Coventry, CV1 1LA | Walking directions to Wah Yan Hong |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Coventry, CV1 1FX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 17 High Street, Coventry, CV1 5RE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Station Square, Coventry, CV1 2GT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Station Square, Coventry, CV1 2GT | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CV1 1EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sanjida Jobbar
St Michael's - Elected 10 Oct 2024
Zarah Sultana
Coventry South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CV1 1EX records about 442 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CV1 1EX in Central Coventry is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CV1 1EX, including King Henry VIII School, Spon Gate Primary School (Good) and St Osburg's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CV1 1EX is Coventry, about 484 m away.
CV1 1EX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,179 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Coventry South covering CV1 1EX is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).