Postcode CV1 1GU 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 782.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.1× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Naul's Mill Park.
Central Coventry has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Central Coventry has a very high crime rate, with approximately 782.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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 225 ft away from CV1 1GU.
Central Coventry near CV1 1GU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coventry located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Coventry | N/A | Walking directions to Coventry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Naul's Mill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Naul's Mill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Greyfriars Green | Small | Walking directions to Greyfriars Green |
| 0.4 mi | Swanswell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swanswell Park |
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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 1GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 175, Corporation Street, Coventry, CV1 1GU | Other | Freehold | £7,600,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 29, The Burges, Coventry, CV1 1HL | Other | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 25, The Burges, Coventry, CV1 1HL | Other | Freehold | £368,350 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Flat 6, The Co-Operative 18, Corporation Street, Coventry, CV1 1GF | Flats | Leasehold | £159,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 17, Trinity Street, Coventry, CV1 1FJ | Other | Leasehold | £1,600,000 |
In the CV1 1GU postcode area, located within Central Coventry, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 1GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Tower Street, Coventry, CV1 1AJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Arina Market | 8 Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1JD | Walking directions to Arina Market |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Coventry, CV1 1FX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | The Halal Centre | 31 Trinity Street, Coventry, CV1 1FJ | Walking directions to The Halal Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1AH | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 1GU, 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 1GU records about 782 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 1GU in Central Coventry is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to CV1 1GU, including St Osburg's Catholic Primary School (Good), Eden Girls' School Coventry (Outstanding) and Barr's Hill School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CV1 1GU is Coventry, about 1,079 m away.
CV1 1GU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,895 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 1GU is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).