Postcode CV1 5BN 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 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hillfields is £39,877 per year. The nearest station is Coventry located about 1.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barras Heath.
Hillfields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,911 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Hillfields has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.1% 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 5BN.
Hillfields near CV1 5BN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barras Heath | Medium | Walking directions to Barras Heath |
| 0.4 mi | Gosford Green | Medium | Walking directions to Gosford Green |
| 0.1 mi | Primrose Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Primrose Hill 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 5BN postcode area, located within Hillfields, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 5BN
| 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 | Loco | Albert Street, Coventry, CV1 5JD | Walking directions to Loco |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 4-5 King William Street, Coventry, CV1 5JD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Hillfields Supermarket | King William Street, Coventry, CV1 5NQ | Walking directions to Hillfields Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Ahmed Newsagents | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 4FR | Walking directions to Ahmed Newsagents |
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.