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 343.1 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 1.0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Swanswell Park.
Hillfields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 232 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 343.1 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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £150,506 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 | 23 | £138,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Michael's
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 (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.