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CV2 4LJ

Clay Lane

Upper Stoke

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Overview

Postcode CV2 4LJ is located in an urban city, within the Upper Stoke ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stoke Heath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke Heath is £38,251 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barras Heath.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Stoke Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Stoke Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25%

Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Stoke Heath is £38,251 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV2 4LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Stoke Heath near CV2 4LJ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 4LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarras HeathMediumWalking directions to Barras Heath
0.4 miGosford GreenMediumWalking directions to Gosford Green
0.4 miPrimrose Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Primrose Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
11,684.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.99(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.95(-35%)
Drugs
4.81(+79%)
Vehicle crime
4.28(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
36.39%
Other White
67
20.49%
African
43
13.15%
Indian
23
7.03%
Other Asian
18
5.5%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
36.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
21.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.6%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
48.53%
Other social rented
22
16.18%
Owns outright
19
13.97%
Social rents from council
12
8.82%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.35%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Upper Stoke

Median price£201,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £245K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Stoke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£380,000£328
Semi-Detached28£253,750£282
Terraced103£188,000£237
Flats4£99,250£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Stoke

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Stoke.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Stoke.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Stoke.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Stoke.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Stoke in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 4LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202674, Clay Lane, Coventry, CV2 4LNTerracedFreehold£168,000
10 Jun 2025Haven Lodge, Clay Lane, Coventry, CV2 4LNDetachedFreehold£2,255,000
18 Aug 2025134, Hastings Road, Coventry, CV2 4JETerracedFreehold£69,750
24 Oct 202557, Dawes Close, Coventry, CV2 4LLFlatsLeasehold£92,000
09 Sept 20259, Stoke Row, Coventry, CV2 4JQTerracedFreehold£165,975

Schools

In the CV2 4LJ postcode area, located within Stoke Heath, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 4LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryStoke Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryStoke Park SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 4LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 4LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express255 Walsgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 4BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSummer Mini MarketBrays Lane, Coventry, CV2 4EDWalking directions to Summer Mini Market
0.1 miOne Best LocalBrays Lane, Coventry, CV2 4EDWalking directions to One Best Local
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

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

Local councillors

Kamran Asif Caan

Upper Stoke - 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
WardUpper StokeE05001230
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stoke HeathE02001973
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 016CE01009659
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 4LJ

Is CV2 4LJ (Stoke Heath) safe?

The area around CV2 4LJ records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CV2 4LJ?

The median sale price around CV2 4LJ in Stoke Heath is £201,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 4LJ?

There are 20 schools close to CV2 4LJ, including Stoke Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Stoke Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV2 4LJ?

CV2 4LJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV2 4LJ (Stoke Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV2 4LJ is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kamran Asif Caan (Labour Party).