Postcode CV2 1LY 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 4 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 65.3% 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 62 ft away from CV2 1LY.
Bell Green near CV2 1LY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | River Sowe floodplain parkland | Large | Walking directions to River Sowe floodplain parkland |
| 0.5 mi | Cubbington Road Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Cubbington Road Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Armfield St. green space | Small | Walking directions to Armfield St. green space |
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 28, Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1ND | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 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 1LY 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 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | DM Halaal Intercontinental Foods | Coventry, CV2 1LY | Walking directions to DM Halaal Intercontinental Foods |
| 0 mi | Newsagent | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LS | Walking directions to Newsagent |
| 0 mi | Farmfoods | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 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 1LY, 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 1LY 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 1LY 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 1LY, 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 1LY 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 1LY is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).