Postcode CV1 2RU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Coventry is £33,600 per year. The nearest station is Coventry located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Charterhouse Field.
Central Coventry has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Central Coventry has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 46.2% 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 of residents in Central Coventry is £33,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from CV1 2RU.
Central Coventry near CV1 2RU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Charterhouse Field | Large | Walking directions to Charterhouse Field |
| 0.4 mi | Charterhouse | Small | Walking directions to Charterhouse |
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £154,500 in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £405,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 29 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £163,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Michael's
In the CV1 2RU postcode area, located within Central Coventry, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 2RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | simplyfresh | Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QT | Walking directions to simplyfresh |
| 0.3 mi | European Mini Market | Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DU | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 17 High Street, Coventry, CV1 5RE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Brambles Supermarket | Bramble Street, Coventry, CV1 2JF | Walking directions to Brambles Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.