Postcode CV2 3GU is located in an urban city, within the Upper Stoke ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Barras Heath area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barras Heath is £49,070 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barras Heath.
Barras Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Barras Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barras Heath is £49,070 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV2 3GU.
Barras Heath near CV2 3GU 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barras Heath | Medium | Walking directions to Barras Heath |
| 0.4 mi | St. Margaret's Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Margaret's Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Upper Stoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £380,000 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £253,750 | £282 |
| Terraced | 103 | £188,000 | £237 |
| Flats | 4 | £99,250 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205,000 | £75,000 | £140,000 | £126,000 |
| 2017 | £284,995 | £86,750 | £199,995 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | £299,995 | £85,000 | £196,500 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £339,995 | £109,000 | £190,000 | £159,000 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £110,000 | £178,000 | £154,000 |
| 2021 | £272,500 | £106,500 | £195,000 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £110,000 | £237,000 | £192,000 |
| 2023 | £243,750 | £113,000 | £207,000 | £193,500 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £98,000 | £221,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £83,500 | £240,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £147,500 | £235,000 | £187,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219 | £148 | £194 | £155 |
| 2017 | £255 | £140 | £216 | £180 |
| 2018 | £275 | £168 | £239 | £193 |
| 2019 | £279 | £194 | £220 | £194 |
| 2020 | £187 | £182 | £214 | £189 |
| 2021 | £226 | £192 | £225 | £206 |
| 2022 | £217 | £164 | £286 | £229 |
| 2023 | £252 | £171 | £252 | £230 |
| 2024 | £285 | £187 | £262 | £227 |
| 2025 | £329 | £105 | £270 | £237 |
| 2026 | £258 | £188 | £261 | £245 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 3GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 163, Clovelly Road, Coventry, CV2 3GW | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 123, Wyken Way, Coventry, CV2 3HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 53, Hartland Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3EP | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 13, Hartland Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3EP | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 53, Hartland Avenue, Coventry, CV2 3EP | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the CV2 3GU postcode area, located within Barras Heath, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 3GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Alfall Road, Coventry, CV2 3JG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Alfall Road, Coventry, CV2 3GA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Brixham Convenience Store Ltd | 5 Brixham Drive, Coventry, CV2 3LA | Walking directions to Brixham Convenience Store Ltd |
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 3GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kamran Asif Caan
Upper Stoke - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Creagh
Coventry East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CV2 3GU records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CV2 3GU in Barras Heath is £201,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CV2 3GU, including Lyng Hall School (Good), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good) and Stoke Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV2 3GU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,002 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 3GU is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kamran Asif Caan (Labour Party).