Postcode CV2 1RU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 the United Kingdom, 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 5.2% 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 13 ft away from CV2 1RU.
Longford near CV2 1RU 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Wimpy Park | Small | Walking directions to Wimpy Park |
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 21, Grange Road, Coventry, CV6 6BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £265,431 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 19, Cheadle Close, Coventry, CV2 1RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 28, Lole Close, Coventry, CV6 6PR | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the CV2 1RU postcode area, located within Longford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Grange Road, Coventry, CV6 6DT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Longford Road, Coventry, CV6 6EE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Longford Conveniences | Longford Road, Coventry, CV6 6DR | Walking directions to Premier Longford Conveniences |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Hollybush Lane, Coventry, CV6 6BG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 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 1RU, 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 1RU 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.
The median sale price around CV2 1RU in Longford is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CV2 1RU, including Grangehurst Primary School (Good), Foxford Community School (Good) and Alderman's Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CV2 1RU is Coventry Arena, about 1,059 m away.
CV2 1RU 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 1RU is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).