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CV2 2BS

Gibbs Close

Henley

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Overview

Postcode CV2 2BS is located in an urban city, within the Henley ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Clifford Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 568.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clifford Park is £50,557 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Platinum Jubilee Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
569
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Clifford Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Clifford Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 568.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Clifford Park is £50,557 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from CV2 2BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Clifford Park near CV2 2BS 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 2BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPlatinum Jubilee Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Platinum Jubilee Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
441
Population density
530.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
353.29(+813%)
Shoplifting
71.86(+726%)
Criminal damage and arson
49.4(+578%)
Public order
45.66(+653%)
Vehicle crime
36.68(+463%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
55.78%
Indian
108
24.49%
Other White
37
8.39%
Other Asian
12
2.72%
African
10
2.27%
Total population: 441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
37.71%
No qualifications
63
18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12%
Level 3 (A level)
41
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 350

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
48.95%
Owns outright
40
21.05%
Owns with a mortgage
36
18.95%
Other social rented
18
9.47%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.58%
Total households: 190

Property prices in Henley

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)155
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £262K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Henley area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £582,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Henley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£287,500£312
Semi-Detached64£241,000£282
Terraced56£208,750£265
Flats13£105,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Henley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Henley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£93,000£149,995£126,500
2017£242,500£97,248£158,000£145,995
2018£239,995£95,000£171,500£149,000
2019£242,500£111,000£175,000£162,500
2020£255,000£95,000£187,500£161,975
2021£280,000£115,000£201,950£185,975
2022£290,000£112,000£220,000£195,000
2023£259,950£106,500£235,000£208,000
2024£304,000£118,000£219,000£195,000
2025£300,000£110,000£240,000£200,000
2026£305,000£109,000£225,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Henley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Henley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£145£169£160
2017£235£149£198£177
2018£251£157£219£193
2019£242£170£209£196
2020£252£178£227£212
2021£280£180£239£228
2022£300£187£275£232
2023£312£185£271£245
2024£311£194£270£239
2025£307£165£287£255
2026£341£184£285£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Henley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 2BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 2BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 20258, Gibbs Close, Coventry, CV2 2BSTerracedFreehold£200,000
25 Jul 20254, Osprey Close, Coventry, CV2 2DQTerracedFreehold£181,500
06 Feb 202618, Barrow Close, Coventry, CV2 2BPTerracedFreehold£240,050
29 May 20268, Brade Drive, Coventry, CV2 2BNTerracedFreehold£240,000
30 Sept 20255, Lucian Close, Coventry, CV2 2DPTerracedFreehold£174,000

Schools

In the CV2 2BS postcode area, located within Clifford Park, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 2BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWalsgrave Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWhittle AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 2BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 2BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaBrade Drive, Coventry, CV2 2PNWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLondisHinckley Road, Coventry, CV2 2QNWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miAldiHinckley Road, Coventry, CV2 2TWWalking directions to Aldi

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 2BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Ruane

Henley - 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
WardHenleyE05001223
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clifford ParkE02001976
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 019AE01009580
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 2BS

Is CV2 2BS (Clifford Park) safe?

The area around CV2 2BS records about 569 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CV2 2BS?

The median sale price around CV2 2BS in Clifford Park is £225,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 2BS?

There are 6 schools close to CV2 2BS, including Walsgrave Church of England Academy (Good), SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good) and Whittle Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV2 2BS?

CV2 2BS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,845 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV2 2BS (Clifford Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV2 2BS is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Ruane (Labour Party).