Postcode CV2 1PH is located in an urban city, within the Longford area of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longford area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.3 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 Longford is £41,925 per year. The median sale price in Longford is £180,000 (around £226 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £147,250 and £225,000. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Longford Park.
Longford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,806 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Longford has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% 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 0 ft away from CV2 1PH.
Longford near CV2 1PH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Coventry Arena | N/A | Walking directions to Coventry Arena |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Longford Park | Large | Walking directions to Longford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Fusiliers Rest | Medium | Walking directions to Fusiliers Rest |
| 0.2 mi | Wimpy Park | Small | Walking directions to Wimpy Park |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £320,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £195,000 | £231 |
| Terraced | 75 | £166,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 9 | £95,259 | £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 | £105,000 | £208,000 | £182,000 |
| 2026 | £349,000 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £171,000 |
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 | £290 | £204 | £243 | £228 |
| 2026 | £296 | £206 | £234 | £222 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1PH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2026 | 46, Shirlett Close, Coventry, CV2 1PG | Flats | Leasehold | £65,500 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 46, Shirlett Close, Coventry, CV2 1PG | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 10, Shirlett Close, Coventry, CV2 1PG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £137,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 2, Alison Square, Coventry, CV2 1RU | Terraced | Freehold | £153,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 25, Grange Road, Coventry, CV6 6BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £181,500 |
In the CV2 1PH postcode area, located within Longford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Grangehurst Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2026. | |
Grangehurst Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Jan 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Foxford Community School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
Foxford Community School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2022
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Alderman's Green Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Feb 2024. | |
Alderman's Green Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Feb 2024
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CV2 1PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Grange Road, Coventry, CV6 6DT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Alderman's Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1NH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Longford Road, Coventry, CV6 6EE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Longford Conveniences | Longford Road, Coventry, CV6 6DR | Walking directions to Premier Longford Conveniences |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Hollybush Lane, Coventry, CV6 6BG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 1PH, 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 1PH 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, burglary and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CV2 1PH in Longford is £180,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CV2 1PH, including Grangehurst Primary School (Requires improvement), Foxford Community School (Good) and Alderman's Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CV2 1PH is Coventry Arena, about 1,153 m away.
CV2 1PH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,806 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 1PH is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).