Postcode CV1 5GU 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 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 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 89.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from CV1 5GU.
Hillfields near CV1 5GU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Swanswell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swanswell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Primrose Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Primrose Hill Park |
| 0.2 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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 5GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 9, Victoria Street, Coventry, CV1 5LZ | Other | Freehold | £780,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Harnall Lane Medical Centre, 9, Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AE | Other | Freehold | £406,250 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 2, Cephas Court, Charles Street, Coventry, CV1 5BF | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 2, Cephas Court, Charles Street, Coventry, CV1 5BF | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 6, Arthur Street, Coventry, CV1 4FZ | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the CV1 5GU 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 5GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 4-5 King William Street, Coventry, CV1 5JD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Hillfields Supermarket | King William Street, Coventry, CV1 5NQ | Walking directions to Hillfields Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Loco | Albert Street, Coventry, CV1 5JD | Walking directions to Loco |
| 0.2 mi | Hussain Food Store | Eagle Street, Coventry, CV1 4GY | Walking directions to Hussain Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Bros Halal | Awson Street, Coventry, CV1 4FN | Walking directions to Bros Halal |
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 5GU, 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 5GU 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 5GU 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 5GU, including Sidney Stringer Primary Academy (Outstanding), Sidney Stringer Academy (Good) and Coventry College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV1 5GU 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 5GU is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).