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CV2 4GB

Swan Lane

St Michael's

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Overview

Postcode CV2 4GB is located in an urban city, within the St Michael's ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lower Stoke & Gosford Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 411.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Stoke & Gosford Park is £46,044 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gosford Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
412
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Lower Stoke & Gosford Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,931 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lower Stoke & Gosford Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 411.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Lower Stoke & Gosford Park is £46,044 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from CV2 4GB.

Flood risk

No risk

Lower Stoke & Gosford Park near CV2 4GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coventry located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 4GB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGosford GreenMediumWalking directions to Gosford Green
0.4 miGosford ParkSmallWalking directions to Gosford Park
0.4 miGosford ParkSmallWalking directions to Gosford Park

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
7,380.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
249.74(+545%)
Shoplifting
28.1(+223%)
Public order
24.97(+312%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.93(+122%)
Other theft
23.93(+321%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
34.18%
Other White
91
25.71%
African
33
9.32%
Indian
24
6.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
4.52%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
112
34.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
82
25.23%
No qualifications
58
17.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.38%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
112
69.14%
Other social rented
16
9.88%
Owns outright
15
9.26%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.32%
Social rents from council
6
3.7%
Total households: 162

Property prices in St Michael's

Median price£157,500
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £182K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £326,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£300,000£183
Semi-Detached8£206,000£225
Terraced54£159,500£203
Flats14£126,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michael's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£123,000£139,500£136,250
2017£130,000£140,000£125,375
2018£142,750£158,000£155,750
2019£155,000£225,000£137,500
2020£139,000£222,000£158,000
2021£129,000£195,000£146,250
2022£144,000£237,000£180,000
2023£128,000£170,250£145,000
2024£131,500£212,500£155,000
2025£139,000£202,500£162,000
2026£124,000£225,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£164£161
2017£223£201£155
2018£242£201£177
2019£297£230£164
2020£236£225£164
2021£221£197£182
2022£238£251£214
2023£227£216£198
2024£216£222£198
2025£245£232£207
2026£231£210£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 4GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 4GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202630, Swan Lane, Coventry, CV2 4GBTerracedFreehold£180,000
17 Apr 20265, Mowbray Street, Coventry, CV2 4FZTerracedFreehold£144,000
30 May 202511A, Mowbray Street, Coventry, CV2 4FZTerracedFreehold£150,000
15 May 20261, Swan Lane, Coventry, CV2 4GATerracedFreehold£186,500
27 Aug 2025105, Swan Lane, Coventry, CV2 4GAFlatsLeasehold£95,500

Schools

In the CV2 4GB postcode area, located within Lower Stoke & Gosford Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 4GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSummit SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySouthfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStoke Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 4GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 4GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miExcellent Food StoreWalsgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 4EBWalking directions to Excellent Food Store
0.2 miNisa Local179-181 Walsgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 4HJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miEasy ShopWalsgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 4HJWalking directions to Easy Shop
0.2 miOne Best LocalBrays Lane, Coventry, CV2 4EDWalking directions to One Best Local
0.3 miSummer Mini MarketBrays Lane, Coventry, CV2 4EDWalking directions to Summer Mini Market

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 4GB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sanjida Jobbar

St Michael's - Elected 10 Oct 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Zarah Sultana

Coventry South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCoventryE08000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyCoventry SouthE14001182
WardSt Michael'sE05001228
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lower Stoke & Gosford ParkE02001985
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 028EE01034741
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 4GB

Is CV2 4GB (Lower Stoke & Gosford Park) safe?

The area around CV2 4GB records about 412 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CV2 4GB?

The median sale price around CV2 4GB in Lower Stoke & Gosford Park is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 4GB?

There are 20 schools close to CV2 4GB, including Summit School (Good), Southfields Primary School (Good) and Stoke Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV2 4GB?

CV2 4GB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,931 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV2 4GB (Lower Stoke & Gosford Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry South covering CV2 4GB is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).