Postcode CV1 5BX 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 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gosford Green.
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 41.6% 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 5BX.
Hillfields near CV1 5BX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gosford Green | Medium | Walking directions to Gosford Green |
| 0.1 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 5BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 77, Coronation Road, Coventry, CV1 5BW | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 94, King Edward Road, Coventry, CV1 5BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 48, King Edward Road, Coventry, CV1 5BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 48, King Edward Road, Coventry, CV1 5BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 57, Nicholls Street, Coventry, CV2 4GZ | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 |
In the CV1 5BX 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 5BX
| 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 | B&T African Supermarket | Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1JD | Walking directions to B&T African Supermarket |
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 5BX, 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 5BX 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 5BX 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 5BX, including St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School (Good), Frederick Bird Academy and Southfields Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV1 5BX 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 5BX is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).