Postcode CV2 4LF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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, about 1.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barras Heath.
Barras Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Barras Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from CV2 4LF.
Barras Heath near CV2 4LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coventry located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barras Heath | Medium | Walking directions to Barras Heath |
| 0.5 mi | Gosford Green | Medium | Walking directions to Gosford Green |
| 0.5 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 4LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | 33, Briton Road, Coventry, CV2 4LF | Terraced | Freehold | £267,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 57, Dawes Close, Coventry, CV2 4LL | Flats | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 74, Clay Lane, Coventry, CV2 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Haven Lodge, Clay Lane, Coventry, CV2 4LN | Detached | Freehold | £2,255,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 9, Stoke Row, Coventry, CV2 4JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,975 |
In the CV2 4LF postcode area, located within Barras Heath, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 4LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 255 Walsgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 4BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Summer Mini Market | Brays Lane, Coventry, CV2 4ED | Walking directions to Summer Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | One Best Local | Brays Lane, Coventry, CV2 4ED | Walking directions to One Best Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 179-181 Walsgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 4HJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Easy Shop | Walsgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 4HJ | Walking directions to Easy Shop |
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 4LF, 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 4LF records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4LF in Barras Heath is £201,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CV2 4LF, including Stoke Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Stoke Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV2 4LF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,039 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 4LF is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kamran Asif Caan (Labour Party).