Postcode CV1 5LD is located in an urban city, within the St Michael's area 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 median sale price in St Michael's is £160,000 (around £209 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,750 and £200,000. The nearest station is Coventry, about 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 England, 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from CV1 5LD.
Hillfields near CV1 5LD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gosford Green | Medium | Walking directions to Gosford Green |
| 0.5 mi | Swanswell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swanswell Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gosford Park | Small | Walking directions to Gosford Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £209 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 | £163,750 | £206 |
| Flats | 15 | £122,500 | £218 |
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 | £138,000 | £202,500 | £162,500 |
| 2026 | £122,500 | £225,000 | £159,500 |
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 | £243 | £232 | £208 |
| 2026 | £209 | £210 | £197 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 5LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | 11, Gilbert Close, Coventry, CV1 5JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 17, Vernon Close, Coventry, CV1 5PL | Flats | Leasehold | £96,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 62, Winchester Street, Coventry, CV1 5NU | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 41, Winchester Street, Coventry, CV1 5NT | Terraced | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 4, Britannia Street, Coventry, CV2 4FS | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the CV1 5LD postcode area, located within Hillfields, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Southfields Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
Southfields Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. | |
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Sidney Stringer Primary Academy | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 18 Nov 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CV1 5LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dubai Gate | Binley Road, Coventry, CV1 5EA | Walking directions to Dubai Gate |
| 0.2 mi | Dubai Bargains | Binley Road, Coventry, CV1 5EA | Walking directions to Dubai Bargains |
| 0.2 mi | Cov minimarket | Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ | Walking directions to Cov minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | B&T African Supermarket | Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1JD | Walking directions to B&T African Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Krowka | Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1JD | Walking directions to Krowka |
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 5LD, 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 5LD 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CV1 5LD in St Michael's is £160,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CV1 5LD, including Southfields Primary School (Good), St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School (Good) and Sidney Stringer Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CV1 5LD 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 5LD is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).