Postcode CV1 5JH 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gosford Green.
Hillfields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,992 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Hillfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.3% 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 5JH.
Hillfields near CV1 5JH 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gosford Green | Medium | Walking directions to Gosford Green |
| 0.4 mi | Swanswell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swanswell Park |
| 0.1 mi | Primrose Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Primrose Hill 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 5JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | 17, Vernon Close, Coventry, CV1 5PL | Flats | Leasehold | £96,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 11, Gilbert Close, Coventry, CV1 5JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 33, Berry Street, Coventry, CV1 5JT | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 25, Colchester Street, Coventry, CV1 5NY | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 4, Colchester Street, Coventry, CV1 5NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £142,300 |
In the CV1 5JH postcode area, located within Hillfields, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 5JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Loco | Albert Street, Coventry, CV1 5JD | Walking directions to Loco |
| 0.2 mi | Hillfields Supermarket | King William Street, Coventry, CV1 5NQ | Walking directions to Hillfields Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 4-5 King William Street, Coventry, CV1 5JD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Dubai Gate | Binley Road, Coventry, CV1 5EA | Walking directions to Dubai Gate |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Hillfield Service Station | Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AT | Walking directions to Premier Hillfield Service Station |
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 5JH, 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 5JH records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5JH 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 5JH, including Southfields Primary School (Good), St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School (Good) and Summit School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV1 5JH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,992 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 5JH is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).