Postcode CV1 5QX is located in an urban city, within the St Michael's ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Coventry area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 441.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Coventry is £43,732 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Greyfriars Green.
Central Coventry has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,179 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Central Coventry has a very high crime rate, with approximately 441.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Coventry is £43,732 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from CV1 5QX.
Central Coventry near CV1 5QX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coventry | N/A | Walking directions to Coventry |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greyfriars Green | Small | Walking directions to Greyfriars Green |
| 0.4 mi | Swanswell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swanswell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nauls Mill Underpark / Abbotts Lane Linear Park | Small | Walking directions to Nauls Mill Underpark / Abbotts Lane Linear 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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV1 5QX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 71, Hertford Street, Coventry, CV1 1LB | Detached | Freehold | £1,600,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 17, Trinity Street, Coventry, CV1 1FJ | Other | Leasehold | £1,600,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Flat 12, Abbey Court, Priory Place, Coventry, CV1 5SA | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 10 - 12, Market Way, Coventry, CV1 1DL | Other | Leasehold | £4,840,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 10 - 12, Market Way, Coventry, CV1 1DL | Other | Leasehold | £1,600,000 |
In the CV1 5QX postcode area, located within Central Coventry, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV1 5QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | 17 High Street, Coventry, CV1 5RE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Wah Yan Hong | Coventry, CV1 1LA | Walking directions to Wah Yan Hong |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Coventry, CV1 1FX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Top Express Oriental Supermarket | Coventry, CV1 5SA | Walking directions to Top Express Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 24-26 Trinity Street, Coventry, CV1 1FL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 5QX, 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 5QX records about 442 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CV1 5QX in Central Coventry is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to CV1 5QX, including Coventry University (Requires improvement), Eden Girls' School Coventry (Outstanding) and Sidney Stringer Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CV1 5QX is Coventry, about 773 m away.
CV1 5QX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,179 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 5QX is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).