Postcode CV1 5AH is located in an urban city, within the St Michael's ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hillfields area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hillfields is £39,877 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 1.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Webster's Park.
Hillfields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Hillfields has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hillfields is £39,877 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV1 5AH.
Hillfields near CV1 5AH 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Webster's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Webster's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Swanswell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swanswell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Primrose Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Primrose Hill 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 5AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 105, Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AH | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 155, Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 144, Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 20, The Chantries, Coventry, CV1 5AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 79, Blythe Road, Coventry, CV1 5AU | Terraced | Freehold | £90,500 |
In the CV1 5AH postcode area, located within Hillfields, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 5AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Hillfield Service Station | Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AT | Walking directions to Premier Hillfield Service Station |
| 0.2 mi | Ahmed Newsagents | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 4FR | Walking directions to Ahmed Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Watan Mini Market | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 4FR | Walking directions to Watan Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Lal And Sons Cash And Carry | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 4FR | Walking directions to Lal And Sons Cash And Carry |
| 0.2 mi | Stoney Mini Market | 211 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV1 4FT | Walking directions to Stoney Mini Market |
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 5AH, 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 5AH records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around CV1 5AH in Hillfields 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 5AH, including St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School (Good), Frederick Bird Academy and Hillfields Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV1 5AH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,135 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 5AH is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).