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CV6 2FS

Bennetts Road South

Bablake

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Overview

Postcode CV6 2FS is located in an urban city, within the Bablake ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Keresley area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Keresley is £50,480 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Jubilee Wood.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Keresley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Keresley has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.2%

Approximately 32.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Keresley is £50,480 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Keresley near CV6 2FS 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 2FS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miJubilee WoodMediumWalking directions to Jubilee Wood

Area Profile

Population
453
Population density
310.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.01(+16%)
Burglary
7.83(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.22(-28%)
Vehicle crime
5.22(-20%)
Other theft
4.57(-20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
70.51%
Other White
36
7.98%
Indian
24
5.32%
African
23
5.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
2.66%
Total population: 451

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
24.65%
Level 3 (A level)
81
22.44%
No qualifications
66
18.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
13.3%
Total 16+ residents: 361

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
34.43%
Other social rented
54
29.51%
Owns outright
37
20.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
11.48%
Social rents from council
5
2.73%
Total households: 183

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 2FS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 2FS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 202597C, Bennetts Road South, Coventry, CV6 2FSDetachedFreehold£330,000
18 Aug 202562, Redgate Way, Coventry, CV7 8TEDetachedFreehold£432,250
15 Aug 202564, Redgate Way, Coventry, CV7 8TETerracedFreehold£252,000
06 Aug 202523, Redgate Way, Coventry, CV7 8TEOtherFreehold£100,485
27 Jun 202543, Redgate Way, Coventry, CV7 8TESemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the CV6 2FS postcode area, located within Keresley, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 2FS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCardinal Newman Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhitmore Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 2FS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 2FS, 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
ParishKeresleyE04000144
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KeresleyE02001959
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 002AE01009590
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 2FS

Is CV6 2FS (Keresley) safe?

The area around CV6 2FS records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CV6 2FS?

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

What schools are near CV6 2FS?

There are 7 schools close to CV6 2FS, including Cardinal Newman Catholic School (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and Whitmore Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV6 2FS?

CV6 2FS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,749 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV6 2FS (Keresley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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