Postcode CV2 1QZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 29.5% 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 18 ft away from CV2 1QZ.
Bell Green near CV2 1QZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | River Sowe floodplain parkland | Large | Walking directions to River Sowe floodplain parkland |
| 0.5 mi | Moat House Park | Large | Walking directions to Moat House Park |
| 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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 28, Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1ND | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 6, Kingfisher Close, Coventry, CV2 1SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 155, Purcell Road, Coventry, CV6 7LF | Terraced | Freehold | £226,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 26, Dragonfly Drive, Coventry, CV2 1UG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £203,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 12, Dragonfly Drive, Coventry, CV2 1UG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the CV2 1QZ postcode area, located within Bell Green, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 1QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lido Extra | Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LP | Walking directions to Lido Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Newsagent | Roseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LS | Walking directions to Newsagent |
| 0.2 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 1QZ, 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 1QZ 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 1QZ in Bell Green is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CV2 1QZ, including Castle Wood Special School (Outstanding), Courthouse Green Primary School (Outstanding) and St Laurences CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV2 1QZ 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 1QZ is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).