Postcode CV1 5FX 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 very high crime levels, with around 357.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Swanswell Park.
Hillfields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Hillfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 357.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from CV1 5FX.
Hillfields near CV1 5FX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Coventry | N/A | Walking directions to Coventry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Swanswell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swanswell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Eagle Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Eagle Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nauls Mill Underpark / Abbotts Lane Linear Park | Small | Walking directions to Nauls Mill Underpark / Abbotts Lane Linear 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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 5FX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | 7, Chauntry Place, Coventry, CV1 1JR | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Flat 12, Abbey Court, Priory Place, Coventry, CV1 5SA | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 17, Trinity Street, Coventry, CV1 1FJ | Other | Leasehold | £1,600,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 6, Arthur Street, Coventry, CV1 4FZ | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 29, The Burges, Coventry, CV1 1HL | Other | Freehold | £65,000 |
In the CV1 5FX 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 5FX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bobo Universal Market | Fairfax Street, Coventry, CV1 1JA | Walking directions to Bobo Universal Market |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1AH | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Arina Market | 8 Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1JD | Walking directions to Arina Market |
| 0.2 mi | The Halal Centre | 31 Trinity Street, Coventry, CV1 1FJ | Walking directions to The Halal Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 24-26 Trinity Street, Coventry, CV1 1FL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 5FX, 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 5FX records about 357 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5FX 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 5FX, including Eden Girls' School Coventry (Outstanding), Coventry College (Requires improvement) and Sidney Stringer Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CV1 5FX is Coventry, about 1,365 m away.
CV1 5FX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 261 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 5FX is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).