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CV2 5FT

The Drive

Wyken

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Overview

Postcode CV2 5FT is located in an urban city, within the Wyken ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ravensdale area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ravensdale is £54,210 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 2.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stoke Floods.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ravensdale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ravensdale has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

Approximately 8.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV2 5FT.

Flood risk

No risk

Ravensdale near CV2 5FT 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 5FT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStoke FloodsLargeWalking directions to Stoke Floods
0.3 miMorris ParkSmallWalking directions to Morris Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
5,525 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.4(-60%)
Vehicle crime
9.48(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.74(-56%)
Burglary
4.15(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.55(-51%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
72.98%
Indian
20
6.21%
Irish
15
4.66%
Other White
14
4.35%
Other
8
2.48%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
22.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.03%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.29%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
44%
Owns outright
30
24%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
21.6%
Other social rented
6
4.8%
Social rents from council
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Wyken

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)162
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £280K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Wyken area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,213 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
Detached25£415,000£343
Semi-Detached30£275,000£287
Terraced93£225,000£265
Flats14£127,500£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£370,000£105,000£251,300£224,500
2026£390,000£142,000£274,000£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£349£160£277£259
2026£333£243£299£274
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 5FT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 5FT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202537, The Drive, Coventry, CV2 5FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£216,000
24 Apr 202519, The Drive, Coventry, CV2 5FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
21 Nov 202592, St Austell Road, Coventry, CV2 5AGTerracedFreehold£200,000
11 May 202672, St Ives Road, Coventry, CV2 5FXTerracedFreehold£271,000
03 Jul 202556, St Ives Road, Coventry, CV2 5FXTerracedFreehold£171,000

Schools

In the CV2 5FT postcode area, located within Ravensdale, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 5FT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRichard Lee Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRavensdale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 5FT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 5FT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miClair NewsagentsMorris Avenue, Coventry, CV2 5HLWalking directions to Clair Newsagents

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 5FT, 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 018EE01009716
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 5FT

Is CV2 5FT (Ravensdale) safe?

The area around CV2 5FT records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CV2 5FT?

The median sale price around CV2 5FT in Ravensdale is £235,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 5FT?

There are 14 schools close to CV2 5FT, including Richard Lee Primary School (Requires improvement), St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Ravensdale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV2 5FT?

CV2 5FT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,258 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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