Postcode CV1 2GX 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 447.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Coventry is £43,732 per year. The nearest station is Coventry located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest small park is Greyfriars Green.
Central Coventry has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Central Coventry has a very high crime rate, with approximately 447.7 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV1 2GX.
Central Coventry near CV1 2GX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coventry | N/A | Walking directions to Coventry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greyfriars Green | Small | Walking directions to Greyfriars Green |
| 0.5 mi | Swanswell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swanswell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nauls Mill Underpark / Abbotts Lane Linear Park | Small | Walking directions to Nauls Mill Underpark / Abbotts Lane Linear Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £295,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 22 | £137,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Michael's
In the CV1 2GX postcode area, located within Central Coventry, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 2GX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Wah Yan Hong | Coventry, CV1 1LA | Walking directions to Wah Yan Hong |
| 0 mi | Spar | 17 High Street, Coventry, CV1 5RE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Coventry, CV1 1FX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Top Express Oriental Supermarket | Coventry, CV1 5SA | Walking directions to Top Express Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | New Buildings, Coventry, CV1 5SE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Coventry district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.