Postcode CV1 5BH 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 high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barras Heath.
Hillfields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Hillfields has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.7% 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 5BH.
Hillfields near CV1 5BH 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barras Heath | Medium | Walking directions to Barras Heath |
| 0.2 mi | Primrose Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Primrose Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Eagle Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Eagle Street 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 5BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 30, Freehold Street, Coventry, CV1 5BH | Terraced | Freehold | £144,500 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 61, Trentham Road, Coventry, CV1 5BE | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 57, Trentham Road, Coventry, CV1 5BE | Terraced | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 11, Trentham Road, Coventry, CV1 5BE | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 73, Freehold Street, Coventry, CV1 5BG | Terraced | Freehold | £145,500 |
In the CV1 5BH postcode area, located within Hillfields, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 5BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Hillfield Service Station | Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AT | Walking directions to Premier Hillfield Service Station |
| 0.3 mi | Watan Mini Market | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 4FR | Walking directions to Watan Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Ahmed Newsagents | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 4FR | Walking directions to Ahmed Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Cambridge Street, Coventry, CV1 4FP | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Lal And Sons Cash And Carry | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 4FR | Walking directions to Lal And Sons Cash And Carry |
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 5BH, 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 5BH records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5BH 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 5BH, including Frederick Bird Academy, St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hillfields Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV1 5BH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,039 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 5BH is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).