Postcode CV2 1BW is located in an urban city, within the Henley ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wyken Croft area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wyken Croft is £45,439 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 1.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Moat House Park.
Wyken Croft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Wyken Croft has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wyken Croft is £45,439 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from CV2 1BW.
Wyken Croft near CV2 1BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coventry Arena located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moat House Park | Large | Walking directions to Moat House Park |
| 0.4 mi | Brixham Drive Estate Riverside Parkland | Medium | Walking directions to Brixham Drive Estate Riverside Parkland |
| 0.2 mi | Brixham Drive Estate Riverside Parkland | Small | 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 218, Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1BW | Detached | Freehold | £158,500 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 176, Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1BW | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 202, Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1BW | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 166, Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1BW | Terraced | Freehold | £207,702 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 11, Brierley Road, Coventry, CV2 1RT | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the CV2 1BW postcode area, located within Wyken Croft, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 1BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lido Extra | Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LP | Walking directions to Lido Extra |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 47-49 Broad Park Road, Coventry, CV2 1DB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Newsagent | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LS | Walking directions to Newsagent |
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 1BW, 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 1BW records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CV2 1BW in Wyken Croft is £225,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to CV2 1BW, including Henley Green Primary (Good), Castle Wood Special School (Outstanding) and Moat House Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV2 1BW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,426 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 1BW is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Ruane (Labour Party).