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CV1 5NA

Victoria Street

St Michael's

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Overview

Postcode CV1 5NA 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 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Swanswell Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
357
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
76%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Hillfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 357.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76%

Approximately 76.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hillfields is £39,877 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from CV1 5NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hillfields near CV1 5NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coventry located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV1 5NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSwanswell ParkSmallWalking directions to Swanswell Park
0.3 miPrimrose Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Primrose Hill Park
0.3 miEagle Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Eagle Street Park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
8,233.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
183.46(+374%)
Public order
30.22(+399%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.04(+151%)
Drugs
26.51(+889%)
Other theft
24.39(+329%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
85
29.72%
British
70
24.48%
Other
37
12.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
6.99%
Other Asian
18
6.29%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
29.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
22.62%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
74
57.36%
Social rents from council
24
18.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.73%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.88%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in St Michael's

Median price£157,500
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £182K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£300,000£183
Semi-Detached8£206,000£225
Terraced54£159,500£203
Flats14£126,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michael's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 5NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 5NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20259, Victoria Street, Coventry, CV1 5LZOtherFreehold£780,000
01 Oct 20252, Cephas Court, Charles Street, Coventry, CV1 5BFFlatsLeasehold£125,000
01 Oct 20252, Cephas Court, Charles Street, Coventry, CV1 5BFFlatsLeasehold£125,000
13 Mar 2025Harnall Lane Medical Centre, 9, Harnall Lane East, Coventry, CV1 5AEOtherFreehold£406,250
24 Mar 202525, Colchester Street, Coventry, CV1 5NYTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the CV1 5NA postcode area, located within Hillfields, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV1 5NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySidney Stringer Primary AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondarySidney Stringer AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miNurseryHillfields Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 5NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV1 5NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHillfields SupermarketKing William Street, Coventry, CV1 5NQWalking directions to Hillfields Supermarket
0.1 miLondis4-5 King William Street, Coventry, CV1 5JDWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miLocoAlbert Street, Coventry, CV1 5JDWalking directions to Loco
0.3 miHussain Food StoreEagle Street, Coventry, CV1 4GYWalking directions to Hussain Food Store
0.3 miBros HalalAwson Street, Coventry, CV1 4FNWalking directions to Bros Halal

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,076
Band F£3,635
Band G£4,195
Band H£5,033

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CV1 5NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sanjida Jobbar

St Michael's - Elected 10 Oct 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Zarah Sultana

Coventry South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCoventryE08000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyCoventry SouthE14001182
WardSt Michael'sE05001228
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HillfieldsE02001981
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 024CE01009638
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV1 5NA

Is CV1 5NA (Hillfields) safe?

The area around CV1 5NA 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.

What is the average house price near CV1 5NA?

The median sale price around CV1 5NA in Hillfields is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV1 5NA?

There are 20 schools close to CV1 5NA, including Sidney Stringer Primary Academy (Outstanding), Sidney Stringer Academy (Good) and Hillfields Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV1 5NA?

CV1 5NA 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).

Who represents CV1 5NA (Hillfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry South covering CV1 5NA is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).