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CV2 1RF

Sledmere Close

Longford

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Overview

Postcode CV2 1RF 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 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 nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Longford Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Longford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Longford has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.5%

Approximately 8.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Longford is £41,925 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CV2 1RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Longford near CV2 1RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coventry Arena located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV2 1RF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Coventry Arena

N/A

Walking directions to Coventry Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 1RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLongford ParkLargeWalking directions to Longford Park
0.3 miWyken Slough / Wyken Pool (Nature Reserve)LargeWalking directions to Wyken Slough / Wyken Pool (Nature Reserve)
0.5 miWimpy ParkSmallWalking directions to Wimpy Park

Area Profile

Population
173
Population density
2,416.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.38(-21%)
Burglary
11.65(+187%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.08(-17%)
Vehicle crime
5.57(-14%)
Other crime
2.53(+22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
70.52%
African
14
8.09%
Indian
11
6.36%
Other White
11
6.36%
Other Asian
7
4.05%
Total population: 173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
34.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
22.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
14.94%
Level 3 (A level)
17
11.04%
Apprenticeship
14
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 154

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
47.87%
Owns with a mortgage
23
24.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
18.09%
Other social rented
7
7.45%
Social rents from council
1
1.06%
Total households: 94

Property prices in Longford

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £225K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£292,000£306
Semi-Detached32£207,500£234
Terraced74£177,500£224
Flats8£100,130£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 May 2026167, Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1PQTerracedFreehold£210,000
19 Jun 2025157A, Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
02 Mar 2026114, Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1PPTerracedFreehold£202,000
16 Apr 2025136, Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1PPTerracedFreehold£122,000
14 Mar 2025146, Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1PPTerracedLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the CV2 1RF postcode area, located within Longford, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 1RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAlderman's Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGrangehurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLongford Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 1RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 1RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopAlderman's Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1NHWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miCostcutterGrange Road, Coventry, CV6 6DTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miWindmill Hill NewsagentWindmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AXWalking directions to Windmill Hill Newsagent
0.4 miStar News Food And WineCoventry, CV6 7AXWalking directions to Star News Food And Wine
0.4 miPremier Stores107 Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AZWalking directions to Premier Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,076
Band F£3,635
Band G£4,195
Band H£5,033

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CV2 1RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Duggins

Longford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mary Creagh

Coventry East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCoventryE08000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyCoventry EastE14001180
WardLongfordE05001225
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LongfordE02001958
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 001GE01032537
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 1RF

Is CV2 1RF (Longford) safe?

The area around CV2 1RF 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CV2 1RF?

The median sale price around CV2 1RF in Longford is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 1RF?

There are 8 schools close to CV2 1RF, including Alderman's Green Primary School (Good), Grangehurst Primary School (Good) and Longford Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV2 1RF?

The closest station to CV2 1RF is Coventry Arena, about 1,436 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV2 1RF?

CV2 1RF 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).

Who represents CV2 1RF (Longford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV2 1RF is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).