Postcode CV1 5LJ 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 104.7 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 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gosford Green.
Hillfields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,217 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Hillfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.5% 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 274 ft away from CV1 5LJ.
Hillfields near CV1 5LJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gosford Green | Medium | Walking directions to Gosford Green |
| 0.4 mi | Gosford Park | Small | Walking directions to Gosford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gosford Park | Small | Walking directions to Gosford Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 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 | 22 | £137,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Michael's
In the CV1 5LJ 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 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Al-Halal Supermarket | Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1JD | Walking directions to Al-Halal Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Cov minimarket | Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DZ | Walking directions to Cov minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Dubai Gate | Binley Road, Coventry, CV1 5EA | Walking directions to Dubai Gate |
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.