Postcode CV2 1JG is located in an urban city, within the Longford ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bell Green area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bell Green is £38,887 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is River Sowe floodplain parkland.
Bell Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Bell Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bell Green is £38,887 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CV2 1JG.
Bell Green near CV2 1JG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coventry Arena located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Coventry Arena | N/A | Walking directions to Coventry Arena |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | River Sowe floodplain parkland | Large | Walking directions to River Sowe floodplain parkland |
| 0.5 mi | Longford Park | Large | Walking directions to Longford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Wyken Slough / Wyken Pool (Nature Reserve) | Large | Walking directions to Wyken Slough / Wyken Pool (Nature Reserve) |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £292,000 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £207,500 | £234 |
| Terraced | 74 | £177,500 | £224 |
| Flats | 8 | £100,130 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,750 | £76,900 | £130,250 | £122,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £96,650 | £140,000 | £128,000 |
| 2018 | £243,495 | £92,000 | £164,500 | £141,250 |
| 2019 | £239,995 | £100,000 | £187,248 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £259,498 | £97,500 | £165,000 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £99,950 | £180,000 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £312,500 | £110,000 | £195,000 | £178,000 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £114,000 | £205,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £282,500 | £124,000 | £198,750 | £181,000 |
| 2025 | £296,000 | £113,750 | £208,000 | £182,000 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £110,130 | £205,000 | £177,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £206 | £140 | £163 | £155 |
| 2017 | £214 | £158 | £164 | £166 |
| 2018 | £238 | £177 | £199 | £176 |
| 2019 | £251 | £159 | £218 | £183 |
| 2020 | £244 | £180 | £241 | £189 |
| 2021 | £262 | £181 | £222 | £199 |
| 2022 | £222 | £199 | £226 | £214 |
| 2023 | £306 | £203 | £239 | £223 |
| 2024 | £298 | £205 | £230 | £223 |
| 2025 | £304 | £205 | £242 | £229 |
| 2026 | £292 | £203 | £234 | £222 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1JG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 | 8, Sycamore Road, Coventry, CV2 1LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £159,950 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 18, Sycamore Road, Coventry, CV2 1LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 147, Hall Green Road, Coventry, CV6 7BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 146, Pearson Avenue, Coventry, CV6 7DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £156,351 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 2, Privet Road, Coventry, CV2 1LE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the CV2 1JG postcode area, located within Bell Green, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 1JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | DM Halaal Intercontinental Foods | Coventry, CV2 1LY | Walking directions to DM Halaal Intercontinental Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Newsagent | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LS | Walking directions to Newsagent |
| 0.3 mi | Kasia Polish Delicatessen | Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LR | Walking directions to Kasia Polish Delicatessen |
| 0.3 mi | Riley Square International Mini Market | Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LR | Walking directions to Riley Square International Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Mace Convenience Store | Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LR | Walking directions to Mace Convenience Store |
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 1JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Duggins
Longford - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Creagh
Coventry East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CV2 1JG records about 65 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CV2 1JG in Bell Green is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CV2 1JG, including St Laurences CofE Primary School (Good), Alderman's Green Primary School (Good) and Longford Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CV2 1JG is Coventry Arena, about 1,500 m away.
CV2 1JG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,417 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 1JG is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).