Postcode CV2 1LW 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 very high crime levels, with around 170.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is River Sowe floodplain parkland.
Bell Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bell Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 89.8% 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 12 ft away from CV2 1LW.
Bell Green near CV2 1LW 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | River Sowe floodplain parkland | Large | Walking directions to River Sowe floodplain parkland |
| 0.4 mi | Armfield St. green space | Small | Walking directions to Armfield St. green space |
| 0.2 mi | Bell Green Wildlife Conservation Area | Small | Walking directions to Bell Green Wildlife Conservation Area |
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 28, Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1ND | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 18, Cherry Brook Way, Coventry, CV2 1NF | Terraced | Freehold | £115,500 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 18, Cherry Brook Way, Coventry, CV2 1NF | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 53, Hall Green Road, Coventry, CV6 7BX | Detached | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 39, Hall Green Road, Coventry, CV6 7BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the CV2 1LW postcode area, located within Bell Green, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 1LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Farmfoods | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0 mi | Premier | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0 mi | Newsagent | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LS | Walking directions to Newsagent |
| 0 mi | DM Halaal Intercontinental Foods | Coventry, CV2 1LY | Walking directions to DM Halaal Intercontinental Foods |
| 0 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 1LW, 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 1LW records about 170 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CV2 1LW 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 1LW, including St Laurences CofE Primary School (Good), Castle Wood Special School (Outstanding) and Courthouse Green Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV2 1LW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 102 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 1LW is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).