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CV6 2EN

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Bablake

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Overview

Postcode CV6 2EN is located in an urban city, within the Bablake ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Whitmore Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitmore Park is £47,251 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Coundon Hall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Whitmore Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Whitmore Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.4%

Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Whitmore Park is £47,251 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV6 2EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitmore Park near CV6 2EN 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 2EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoundon Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Coundon Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
1,878.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.24(+27%)
Vehicle crime
11.82(+82%)
Other theft
9.19(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.88(+8%)
Burglary
7.22(+78%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
82.73%
Pakistani
10
2.79%
Chinese
7
1.95%
Indian
7
1.95%
Other White
7
1.95%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
25.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
24.18%
Level 3 (A level)
62
20.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
13.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
46
27.38%
Other social rented
33
19.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
8.93%
Social rents from council
13
7.74%
Total households: 168

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 2EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 2EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 202615, High Street, Coventry, CV6 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
30 Oct 202512, High Street, Coventry, CV6 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£341,125
05 Mar 2026Flat 24, Church Court, New Road, Coventry, CV6 2EPFlatsLeasehold£90,000
29 Aug 20255, New Road, Coventry, CV6 2EPDetachedFreehold£330,000
21 Aug 2025Laburnum Villa, New Road, Coventry, CV6 2EPDetachedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the CV6 2EN postcode area, located within Whitmore Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 2EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKeresley Grange Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWhitmore Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHospital Education ServicePupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV6 2EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 2EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLoco6-8 Sandpits Lane, Keresley, Coventry, CV6 2FRWalking directions to Loco

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 2EN, 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)Whitmore ParkE02001963
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 006AE01009524
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 2EN

Is CV6 2EN (Whitmore Park) safe?

The area around CV6 2EN records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near CV6 2EN?

The median sale price around CV6 2EN in Whitmore Park is £270,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 235 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV6 2EN?

There are 12 schools close to CV6 2EN, including Keresley Grange Primary School (Good), Whitmore Park Primary School (Good) and Hospital Education Service (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV6 2EN?

CV6 2EN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV6 2EN (Whitmore Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry North West covering CV6 2EN is Taiwo Owatemi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bea Christopher (Labour Party).