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CV6 4LH

Hen Lane

Holbrook

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Overview

Postcode CV6 4LH is located in an urban city, within the Holbrook ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longford area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longford is £41,925 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Peggy's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Longford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,035 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Longford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Longford is £41,925 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from CV6 4LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Longford near CV6 4LH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV6 4LH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Coventry Arena

N/A

Walking directions to Coventry Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 4LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeggy's ParkSmallWalking directions to Peggy's Park

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
4,798.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.45(+54%)
Vehicle crime
18.25(+180%)
Public order
12.95(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.36(+70%)
Burglary
4.71(+16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
36.92%
Other White
49
14.24%
Indian
48
13.95%
African
32
9.3%
Other
21
6.1%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
34.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
24.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.57%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
42.15%
Owns outright
29
23.97%
Owns with a mortgage
29
23.97%
Other social rented
8
6.61%
Shared ownership
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Holbrook

Median price£222,600
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)181
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £264K

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £222,600 (about £258 per square foot) in Holbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£351,000£305
Semi-Detached60£240,500£280
Terraced99£190,000£243
Flats3£125,000£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246,000£115,000£159,725£130,000
2017£241,500£105,500£175,000£137,000
2018£243,000£95,000£180,000£151,000
2019£242,000£178,000£151,000
2020£245,000£115,500£198,000£158,000
2021£240,000£110,000£196,000£170,000
2022£319,950£138,000£229,950£185,500
2023£330,000£161,000£220,000£189,000
2024£330,000£146,000£249,000£195,225
2025£348,498£147,500£241,000£191,625
2026£298,750£107,500£214,000£222,600
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£139£181£167
2017£241£192£199£179
2018£241£170£205£192
2019£245£207£184
2020£258£250£212£190
2021£265£197£226£208
2022£287£205£259£235
2023£301£272£261£232
2024£307£222£287£234
2025£307£243£293£249
2026£337£156£260£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 4LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 4LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026166, Hen Lane, Coventry, CV6 4LHTerracedFreehold£150,000
21 Mar 2025130, Hen Lane, Coventry, CV6 4LHTerracedFreehold£205,000
22 Aug 202517, Farndale Avenue, Coventry, CV6 4LTTerracedFreehold£170,000
31 Oct 202518, Farndale Avenue, Coventry, CV6 4LSTerracedFreehold£164,000
23 Jun 202540, Farndale Avenue, Coventry, CV6 4LSTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the CV6 4LH postcode area, located within Longford, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 4LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJohn Shelton Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableExhall Grange Specialist SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryParkgate Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV6 4LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 4LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrisonsParkgate Road, Coventry, CV6 4GBWalking directions to Morrisons

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 4LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rachel Elizabeth Lancaster

Holbrook - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Taiwo Owatemi

Coventry North West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCoventryE08000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyCoventry North WestE14001181
WardHolbrookE05001224
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LongfordE02001958
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 001AE01009589
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 4LH

Is CV6 4LH (Longford) safe?

The area around CV6 4LH records about 124 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CV6 4LH?

The median sale price around CV6 4LH in Longford is £222,600 (about £258 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV6 4LH?

There are 9 schools close to CV6 4LH, including John Shelton Community Primary School (Good), Exhall Grange Specialist School (Good) and Parkgate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV6 4LH?

The closest station to CV6 4LH is Coventry Arena, about 562 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV6 4LH?

CV6 4LH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,035 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV6 4LH (Longford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry North West covering CV6 4LH is Taiwo Owatemi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rachel Elizabeth Lancaster (Labour and Co-operative Party).