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CV2 5EW

Oldham Avenue

Wyken

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Detailed insights for CV2 5EW

Overview

Postcode CV2 5EW is located in an urban city, within the Wyken area of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ravensdale area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ravensdale is £54,210 per year. The median sale price in Wyken is £233,500 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £276,000. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 2.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Caludon Castle Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Ravensdale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,534 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Ravensdale has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from CV2 5EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Ravensdale near CV2 5EW 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 5EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCaludon Castle ParkLargeWalking directions to Caludon Castle Park
0.4 miMorris ParkSmallWalking directions to Morris Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
9,088.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.06(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.25(-51%)
Vehicle crime
5.25(-19%)
Burglary
4.59(+13%)
Drugs
3.28(+22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
72.61%
African
20
6.6%
Other White
18
5.94%
Pakistani
10
3.3%
Other
8
2.64%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
56
24.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
22.37%
No qualifications
37
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.28%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
32.77%
Owns outright
34
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
28.57%
Other social rented
6
5.04%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Wyken

Median price: £233,500
Price per sq ft: £277
Sales (last 12 months): 157
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £276K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £233,500 (about £277 per square foot) in Wyken area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,268 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
Detached21£377,500£354
Semi-Detached29£275,000£292
Terraced94£225,000£263
Flats13£120,000£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£400,000£105,000£250,000£223,500
2026£371,250£138,500£276,500£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£355£160£277£259
2026£333£235£297£260
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 5EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 5EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202581, Oldham Avenue, Coventry, CV2 5EWTerracedFreehold£225,000
02 Apr 202690, Oldham Avenue, Coventry, CV2 5EUTerracedFreehold£228,500
15 Oct 202598, Farren Road, Coventry, CV2 5ENTerracedFreehold£175,000
03 Aug 202673, Farren Road, Coventry, CV2 5ELTerracedFreehold£215,000
15 Dec 202559, Farren Road, Coventry, CV2 5ELTerracedFreehold£238,500

Schools

In the CV2 5EW postcode area, located within Ravensdale, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CV2 5EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryCaludon Castle SchoolAcademy converter
0.2 miNot applicableCoventry Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led
0.2 miPrimaryWyken Croft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CV2 5EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 5EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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
0.3 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 5EW, 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 018CE01009712
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 5EW

Is CV2 5EW (Ravensdale) safe?

The area around CV2 5EW records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CV2 5EW?

The median sale price around CV2 5EW in Wyken is £233,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 5EW?

There are 14 schools close to CV2 5EW, including Caludon Castle School (Good), Coventry Alternative Provision Academy (Requires improvement) and Wyken Croft Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CV2 5EW?

CV2 5EW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,534 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV2 5EW (Ravensdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV2 5EW is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Hopkins (Labour Party).