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CV6 2LQ

Borrowdale Close

Radford

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Detailed insights for CV6 2LQ

Overview

Postcode CV6 2LQ is located in an urban city, within the Radford ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Radford West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Radford West is £42,552 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Holbrooks Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Radford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,179 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Radford West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Radford West is £42,552 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Radford West near CV6 2LQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 2LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHolbrooks ParkLargeWalking directions to Holbrooks Park
0.4 mifield parkSmallWalking directions to field park

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
7,118.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.15(-27%)
Vehicle crime
10.24(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.68(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.12(-30%)
Other theft
4.48(-21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
61.75%
Indian
20
7.97%
Other White
12
4.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.59%
Irish
9
3.59%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
24.75%
No qualifications
41
20.71%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
13.64%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
38
35.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
17.59%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.7%
Shared ownership
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Radford

Median price£197,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £224K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Radford area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£355,000£290
Semi-Detached38£217,500£249
Terraced92£196,000£241
Flats18£122,500£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,725£124,995£137,000£133,000
2017£250,000£124,500£149,475£140,000
2018£265,000£122,000£158,500£150,000
2019£282,500£123,000£163,000£153,000
2020£305,000£111,000£162,375£153,000
2021£311,000£115,000£170,000£172,000
2022£315,000£127,000£197,500£185,000
2023£367,000£134,000£222,000£185,000
2024£315,000£125,000£200,000£185,000
2025£365,000£125,250£219,500£187,500
2026£265,000£127,000£220,000£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£196£170£165
2017£229£213£180£180
2018£269£203£189£184
2019£242£192£202£189
2020£236£195£194£184
2021£279£183£205£215
2022£310£211£254£243
2023£319£212£239£227
2024£240£208£224£229
2025£294£216£242£242
2026£290£227£268£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 2LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 2LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202517, Borrowdale Close, Coventry, CV6 2LQTerracedFreehold£168,000
04 Apr 202519, Borrowdale Close, Coventry, CV6 2LQTerracedFreehold£145,000
26 Feb 202520, Borrowdale Close, Coventry, CV6 2LQTerracedFreehold£181,000
25 Mar 2026242, Sadler Road, Coventry, CV6 2LPTerracedFreehold£205,000
20 Mar 2026264, Sadler Road, Coventry, CV6 2LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£313,500

Schools

In the CV6 2LQ postcode area, located within Radford West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 2LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWhitmore Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHospital Education ServicePupil referral unit

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHill Farm AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV6 2LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 2LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressJubilee Crescent, Coventry, CV6 3EXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAsdaJubilee Crescent, Coventry, CV6 3EXWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miInternational Supermarket74 Jubilee Crescent, Coventry, CV6 3EXWalking directions to International Supermarket
0.4 miNisa LocalJubilee Crescent, Coventry, CV6 3ETWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miNisa Local84 Jubilee Crescent, Coventry, CV6 3ETWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 2LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mal Mutton

Radford - Elected 20 Jun 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
WardRadfordE05001227
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Radford WestE02001969
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 012BE01009623
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 2LQ

Is CV6 2LQ (Radford West) safe?

The area around CV6 2LQ records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2LQ?

The median sale price around CV6 2LQ in Radford West is £197,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV6 2LQ?

There are 13 schools close to CV6 2LQ, including Whitmore Park Primary School (Good), Hospital Education Service (Good) and Hill Farm Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV6 2LQ?

CV6 2LQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,179 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV6 2LQ (Radford West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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