Postcode CV2 1NQ is located in an urban city, within the Longford ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longford area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longford is £41,925 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Site of Disused Mine Shaft.
Longford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,211 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Longford has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longford is £41,925 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from CV2 1NQ.
Longford near CV2 1NQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Site of Disused Mine Shaft | Medium | Walking directions to Site of Disused Mine Shaft |
| 0.2 mi | Hawkesbury Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Hawkesbury Village Green |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £230 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £300,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £203,500 | £234 |
| Terraced | 79 | £172,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 8 | £110,130 | £200 |
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 | £340,000 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £175,000 |
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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | Elmore, Parrotts Grove, Coventry, CV2 1NQ | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 28, Tynemouth Close, Coventry, CV2 1QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £166,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 3, Lentons Lane, Coventry, CV2 1NX | Terraced | Freehold | £212,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 2, Lentons Lane, Coventry, CV2 1NW | Other | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 113, Lentons Lane, Coventry, CV2 1NY | Detached | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the CV2 1NQ postcode area, located within Longford, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 1NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Alderman's Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1NH | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 1NQ, 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 1NQ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1NQ in Longford is £185,500 (about £230 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to CV2 1NQ, including Grangehurst Primary School (Good), Foxford Community School (Good) and Alderman's Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV2 1NQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,211 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 1NQ is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).