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CV1 2GN

Friargate

St Michael's

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Overview

Postcode CV1 2GN 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spencer Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Coventry has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Central Coventry has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Central Coventry is £43,732 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from CV1 2GN.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Coventry near CV1 2GN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coventry located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV1 2GN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Coventry

N/A

Walking directions to Coventry

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV1 2GN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpencer ParkLargeWalking directions to Spencer Park
0.4 miTop Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Top Green Park
0.1 miGreyfriars GreenSmallWalking directions to Greyfriars Green

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
3,306.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.55(+33%)
Other theft
16.94(+198%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.06(+31%)
Burglary
10.45(+157%)
Bicycle theft
9.37(+1488%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
129
39.94%
Chinese
65
20.12%
Indian
28
8.67%
Other White
25
7.74%
African
20
6.19%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
45.81%
Level 3 (A level)
68
21.94%
No qualifications
44
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
5.48%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
48.25%
Owns outright
29
25.44%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.16%
Other social rented
9
7.89%
Social rents from council
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in St Michael's

Median price£157,500
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £182K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£300,000£183
Semi-Detached8£206,000£225
Terraced54£159,500£203
Flats14£126,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michael's

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 2GN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 2GN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202520, Triumph House, Manor House Drive, Coventry, CV1 2EAFlatsLeasehold£149,950
27 Feb 2026Flat 3, Finlay Court, Stoney Road, Coventry, CV1 2NPFlatsLeasehold£124,000
18 Dec 202513, Stoney Road, Coventry, CV1 2NPDetachedFreehold£300,000
22 Aug 202519, Stoney Road, Coventry, CV1 2NPTerracedFreehold£310,000
03 Feb 20265, Riley House, Manor House Drive, Coventry, CV1 2EBFlatsLeasehold£157,500

Schools

In the CV1 2GN postcode area, located within Central Coventry, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV1 2GN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableKing Henry VIII SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCoventry UniversityHigher education institutions

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimarySpon Gate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 2GN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV1 2GN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalStation Square, Coventry, CV1 2GTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodStation Square, Coventry, CV1 2GTWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miALDIWarwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6TAWalking directions to ALDI
0.3 miWah Yan HongCoventry, CV1 1LAWalking directions to Wah Yan Hong
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseWarwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6TAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,076
Band F£3,635
Band G£4,195
Band H£5,033

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CV1 2GN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sanjida Jobbar

St Michael's - Elected 10 Oct 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Zarah Sultana

Coventry South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCoventryE08000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyCoventry SouthE14001182
WardSt Michael'sE05001228
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central CoventryE02001988
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 031AE01009548
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2017-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CV1 2GN

Is CV1 2GN (Central Coventry) safe?

The area around CV1 2GN records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near CV1 2GN?

The median sale price around CV1 2GN in Central Coventry is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV1 2GN?

There are 18 schools close to CV1 2GN, including King Henry VIII School, Coventry University (Requires improvement) and Spon Gate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV1 2GN?

The closest station to CV1 2GN is Coventry, about 194 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV1 2GN?

CV1 2GN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV1 2GN (Central Coventry) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry South covering CV1 2GN is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).