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CV6 1ER

Barkers Butts Lane

Bablake

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Overview

Postcode CV6 1ER is located in an urban city, within the Bablake ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Coundon area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coundon is £55,027 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Radford Common.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Coundon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,194 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Coundon has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Coundon is £55,027 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV6 1ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Coundon near CV6 1ER 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 1ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRadford CommonSmallWalking directions to Radford Common
0.3 miMoseley ParkSmallWalking directions to Moseley Park

Area Profile

Population
470
Population density
2,293.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.7(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.47(+44%)
Vehicle crime
3.66(-44%)
Burglary
3.66(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.14(-71%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
66.6%
Indian
49
10.49%
African
24
5.14%
Other White
24
5.14%
Irish
23
4.93%
Total population: 467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
36.14%
Level 3 (A level)
83
22.55%
No qualifications
45
12.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
81
47.93%
Owns outright
55
32.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
10.65%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.55%
Other social rented
4
2.37%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Bablake

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)235
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £350K

Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Bablake area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bablake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£425,000£321
Semi-Detached76£285,000£316
Terraced90£232,000£271
Flats8£170,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bablake

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bablake.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317,500£123,750£217,475£160,750
2017£335,000£122,500£220,000£173,250
2018£395,000£125,500£220,000£185,000
2019£345,000£127,000£244,500£187,500
2020£365,000£133,000£247,750£199,000
2021£365,000£125,000£267,000£217,000
2022£392,475£138,500£289,950£233,500
2023£396,250£173,500£284,976£231,000
2024£399,000£157,500£290,000£228,500
2025£425,000£170,000£291,547£238,000
2026£475,000£131,250£268,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bablake.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bablake.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£204£209£185
2017£267£195£223£199
2018£289£192£248£215
2019£293£219£259£220
2020£301£213£281£224
2021£317£203£286£248
2022£323£193£304£256
2023£330£252£312£262
2024£334£247£316£266
2025£323£263£330£265
2026£350£273£302£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bablake.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bablake in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 1ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 1ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 2026214, Barkers Butts Lane, Coventry, CV6 1ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£181,000
25 Jul 2025224, Barkers Butts Lane, Coventry, CV6 1ERTerracedFreehold£210,900
02 May 2025197, Barkers Butts Lane, Coventry, CV6 1EJTerracedFreehold£325,000
17 Apr 20262, Ashwood Avenue, Coventry, CV6 1ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
11 Jul 20257, Ashwood Avenue, Coventry, CV6 1ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the CV6 1ER postcode area, located within Coundon, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 1ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCoundon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMoseley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChrist The King Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV6 1ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 1ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop3-5 Westhill Road, Coventry, CV6 2ADWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miCostcutterCourtland Avenue, Coventry, CV6 1BXWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miHolyhead Wines322 Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV5 8LHWalking directions to Holyhead Wines
0.4 miGanatra's NewsagentsHollyfast Road, Coventry, CV6 2AEWalking directions to Ganatra's Newsagents
0.4 miS & K SupermarketBarkers' Butts Lane, Coventry, CV6 1DYWalking directions to S & K Supermarket

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 CV6 1ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bea Christopher

Bablake - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Taiwo Owatemi

Coventry North West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCoventryE08000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyCoventry North WestE14001181
WardBablakeE05001218
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CoundonE02001971
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 014AE01009522
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 1ER

Is CV6 1ER (Coundon) safe?

The area around CV6 1ER records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CV6 1ER?

The median sale price around CV6 1ER in Coundon is £270,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 235 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV6 1ER?

There are 14 schools close to CV6 1ER, including Coundon Primary School (Good), Moseley Primary School (Good) and Christ The King Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV6 1ER?

CV6 1ER scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,194 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV6 1ER (Coundon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry North West covering CV6 1ER is Taiwo Owatemi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bea Christopher (Labour Party).