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CV5 6JQ

Albany Road

St Michael's

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Overview

Postcode CV5 6JQ is located in an urban city, within the St Michael's ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Coventry area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Coventry is £43,732 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spencer Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Central Coventry has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,556 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Coventry has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.4%

Approximately 45.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Central Coventry is £43,732 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 314 ft away from CV5 6JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Coventry near CV5 6JQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV5 6JQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Coventry

N/A

Walking directions to Coventry

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV5 6JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSpencer ParkLargeWalking directions to Spencer Park
0.4 miGreyfriars GreenSmallWalking directions to Greyfriars Green
0.2 miBroomfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Broomfield Park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
12,688.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.7(+127%)
Shoplifting
65.39(+652%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.68(+73%)
Vehicle crime
18.16(+179%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.61(+128%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
120
50.63%
African
29
12.24%
Other White
25
10.55%
Indian
17
7.17%
Pakistani
10
4.22%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
41.99%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.18%
No qualifications
36
15.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.63%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
52
43.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
42.86%
Owns outright
9
7.56%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.36%
Social rents from council
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

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 CV5 6JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV5 6JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202617, Brunswick Road, Coventry, CV1 3EXTerracedFreehold£200,000
31 Mar 2025Apartment 5, Bedford Mews, 13 - 15, Bedford Street, Coventry, CV1 3EYFlatsLeasehold£120,000
31 Mar 2025Apartment 434, Earlsdon Park Retirement Village, Albany Road, Coventry, CV5 6LZFlatsLeasehold£340,000
31 Jul 2025Apartment 214, Earlsdon Park Retirement Village, Albany Road, Coventry, CV5 6LFFlatsLeasehold£350,000
09 May 2025Apartment 104, Earlsdon Park Retirement Village, Albany Road, Coventry, CV5 6LFFlatsLeasehold£238,000

Schools

In the CV5 6JQ postcode area, located within Central Coventry, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV5 6JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHearsall Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySpon Gate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryEarlsdon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV5 6JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV5 6JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAlcoboxBroomfield Road, Coventry, CV5 6JWWalking directions to Alcobox
0.1 miNisa Local23-25 Butts, Coventry, CV1 3GJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miEarlsdon Convenience Store64 Albany Road, Coventry, CV5 6JUWalking directions to Earlsdon Convenience Store
0.2 miLondisButts, Coventry, CV1 3GUWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseWarwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6TAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 CV5 6JQ, 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)Central CoventryE02001988
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 031BE01009553
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV5 6JQ

Is CV5 6JQ (Central Coventry) safe?

The area around CV5 6JQ records about 188 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CV5 6JQ?

The median sale price around CV5 6JQ in Central Coventry is £157,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV5 6JQ?

There are 10 schools close to CV5 6JQ, including Hearsall Community Academy (Good), Spon Gate Primary School (Good) and Earlsdon Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV5 6JQ?

The closest station to CV5 6JQ is Coventry, about 844 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV5 6JQ?

CV5 6JQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,556 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV5 6JQ (Central Coventry) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry South covering CV5 6JQ is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sanjida Jobbar (Labour Party).