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CV2 3BZ

Wyken Avenue

Wyken

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Overview

Postcode CV2 3BZ is located in an urban city, within the Wyken ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ravensdale area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ravensdale is £54,210 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 2.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wyken Croft Nature Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Ravensdale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ravensdale has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ravensdale is £54,210 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from CV2 3BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ravensdale near CV2 3BZ 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 3BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWyken Croft Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to Wyken Croft Nature Park
0.3 miCaludon Castle ParkLargeWalking directions to Caludon Castle Park
0.5 miMorris ParkSmallWalking directions to Morris Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
8,515.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.83(-10%)
Vehicle crime
16.74(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.69(-56%)
Public order
4.02(-34%)
Drugs
3.35(+25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
60.12%
Indian
54
16.56%
African
22
6.75%
Other White
14
4.29%
Other Asian
13
3.99%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
24.69%
No qualifications
53
21.81%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
34.51%
Owns outright
38
33.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
25.66%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.54%
Social rents from council
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Wyken

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)162
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £280K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Wyken area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,213 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wyken over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£415,000£343
Semi-Detached30£275,000£287
Terraced93£225,000£265
Flats14£127,500£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wyken

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyken.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328,500£124,875£175,000£148,000
2017£312,153£111,000£187,000£154,000
2018£345,000£95,000£193,750£170,000
2019£356,498£108,000£203,000£166,000
2020£358,000£85,000£220,000£180,000
2021£300,000£107,500£224,000£185,000
2022£383,000£109,000£246,000£205,000
2023£377,500£113,750£258,000£210,000
2024£380,000£105,000£255,650£210,000
2025£370,000£105,000£251,300£224,500
2026£390,000£142,000£274,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyken.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wyken.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£194£182£180
2017£283£199£201£187
2018£302£173£217£199
2019£285£209£218£200
2020£314£151£238£205
2021£312£208£252£220
2022£330£203£262£251
2023£370£201£279£248
2024£340£222£269£250
2025£349£160£277£259
2026£333£243£299£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wyken.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 3BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 3BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 2026105, Wyken Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3BZTerracedFreehold£287,000
20 Mar 2026129, Wyken Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3BZTerracedFreehold£244,000
26 Jun 2025243, Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3FLTerracedFreehold£145,000
12 Jun 202646, Wyken Croft, Coventry, CV2 3AATerracedFreehold£225,000
09 Apr 2026216, Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3EZTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the CV2 3BZ postcode area, located within Ravensdale, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 3BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWyken Croft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCoventry Extended Learning CentrePupil referral unit

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryCaludon Castle SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 3BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 3BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTTS Food & wine171 Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3FJWalking directions to TTS Food & wine
0.2 miCo-op Food184 Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3EXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miOne StopWestmorland Road, Coventry, CV2 5BNWalking directions to One Stop

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 3BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Hopkins

Wyken - 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
WardWykenE05001235
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RavensdaleE02001975
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 018DE01009714
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 3BZ

Is CV2 3BZ (Ravensdale) safe?

The area around CV2 3BZ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CV2 3BZ?

The median sale price around CV2 3BZ in Ravensdale is £235,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 3BZ?

There are 15 schools close to CV2 3BZ, including Wyken Croft Primary School (Good), Coventry Extended Learning Centre (Requires improvement) and Caludon Castle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV2 3BZ?

CV2 3BZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV2 3BZ (Ravensdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV2 3BZ is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Hopkins (Labour Party).

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