Postcode CV2 1BL is located in an urban city, within the Henley ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Henley Green & Wood End area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Henley Green & Wood End is £42,671 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 1.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Moat House Park.
Henley Green & Wood End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Henley Green & Wood End has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Henley Green & Wood End is £42,671 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CV2 1BL.
Henley Green & Wood End near CV2 1BL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coventry Arena located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moat House Park | Large | Walking directions to Moat House Park |
| 0.4 mi | Potters Green Corridor | Large | Walking directions to Potters Green Corridor |
| 0.5 mi | Brixham Drive Estate Riverside Parkland | Medium | Walking directions to Brixham Drive Estate Riverside Parkland |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Henley area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £582,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £287,500 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £241,000 | £282 |
| Terraced | 56 | £208,750 | £265 |
| Flats | 13 | £105,000 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,000 | £93,000 | £149,995 | £126,500 |
| 2017 | £242,500 | £97,248 | £158,000 | £145,995 |
| 2018 | £239,995 | £95,000 | £171,500 | £149,000 |
| 2019 | £242,500 | £111,000 | £175,000 | £162,500 |
| 2020 | £255,000 | £95,000 | £187,500 | £161,975 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £115,000 | £201,950 | £185,975 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £112,000 | £220,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £259,950 | £106,500 | £235,000 | £208,000 |
| 2024 | £304,000 | £118,000 | £219,000 | £195,000 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £240,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £109,000 | £225,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £145 | £169 | £160 |
| 2017 | £235 | £149 | £198 | £177 |
| 2018 | £251 | £157 | £219 | £193 |
| 2019 | £242 | £170 | £209 | £196 |
| 2020 | £252 | £178 | £227 | £212 |
| 2021 | £280 | £180 | £239 | £228 |
| 2022 | £300 | £187 | £275 | £232 |
| 2023 | £312 | £185 | £271 | £245 |
| 2024 | £311 | £194 | £270 | £239 |
| 2025 | £307 | £165 | £287 | £255 |
| 2026 | £341 | £184 | £285 | £258 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 7, Blossom Walk, Coventry, CV2 1DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 9, Monkswood Crescent, Coventry, CV2 1BE | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 3, Roselands Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1DT | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 1, Dering Close, Coventry, CV2 1EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £151,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 17, Eccles Close, Coventry, CV2 1EF | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 |
In the CV2 1BL postcode area, located within Henley Green & Wood End, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 47-49 Broad Park Road, Coventry, CV2 1DB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Lido Extra | Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LP | Walking directions to Lido Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | DM Halaal Intercontinental Foods | Coventry, CV2 1LY | Walking directions to DM Halaal Intercontinental Foods |
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 CV2 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Ruane
Henley - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Creagh
Coventry East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CV2 1BL records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CV2 1BL in Henley Green & Wood End is £225,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CV2 1BL, including Castle Wood Special School (Outstanding), Henley Green Primary (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV2 1BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV2 1BL is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Ruane (Labour Party).