Postcode CV6 5BF is located in an urban city, within the Foleshill area of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Foleshill East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.1 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 Foleshill East is £41,567 per year. The median sale price in Foleshill is £159,500 (around £209 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £210,000. The nearest station is Coventry, about 1.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Webster's Park.
Foleshill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,700 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Foleshill East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Foleshill East is £41,567 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV6 5BF.
Foleshill East near CV6 5BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coventry located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Webster's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Webster's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cash's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cash's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Eagle Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Eagle Street Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £159,500 (about £209 per square foot) in Foleshill area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £302,500 | £309 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £262,500 | £244 |
| Terraced | 42 | £150,750 | £189 |
| Flats | 9 | £142,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231,495 | £122,495 | £171,995 | £110,500 |
| 2017 | £234,995 | £124,995 | £176,995 | £111,000 |
| 2018 | £256,995 | £112,498 | £191,995 | £121,250 |
| 2019 | £274,995 | £59,000 | £160,000 | £123,500 |
| 2020 | £279,995 | £132,000 | £180,000 | £130,000 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £135,000 | £170,250 | £145,000 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £139,000 | £213,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £162,000 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £154,500 | £210,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £175,000 | £146,000 | £200,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £302,500 | £128,000 | £265,000 | £132,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225 | £207 | £232 | £133 |
| 2017 | £235 | £204 | £209 | £140 |
| 2018 | £235 | £229 | £216 | £152 |
| 2019 | £230 | £95 | £177 | £157 |
| 2020 | £260 | £202 | £217 | £160 |
| 2021 | £268 | £221 | £219 | £183 |
| 2022 | £297 | £236 | £256 | £187 |
| 2023 | £290 | £259 | £241 | £189 |
| 2024 | £316 | £247 | £221 | £178 |
| 2025 | £203 | £218 | £220 | £188 |
| 2026 | £309 | £216 | £264 | £164 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 5BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | 18, Shortridge Drive, Coventry, CV6 5BF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 6, Shortridge Drive, Coventry, CV6 5BF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 33, Chapman Drive, Coventry, CV6 5HT | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 6, Harold Rafferty Close, Coventry, CV6 5AW | Terraced | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 10, Harold Rafferty Close, Coventry, CV6 5AW | Terraced | Leasehold | £269,500 |
In the CV6 5BF postcode area, located within Foleshill East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Broad Heath Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
Broad Heath Community Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | John Gulson Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2024. | |
John Gulson Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jun 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Jan 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CV6 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | General Store | Courtaulds Way, Coventry, CV1 4JS | Walking directions to General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Babylon Mini-Market | Awson Street, Coventry, CV6 5AQ | Walking directions to Babylon Mini-Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sooriya Super Stores | Awson Street, Coventry, CV6 5AQ | Walking directions to Sooriya Super Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Soma Mini-Market | Broad Street, Coventry, CV6 5AJ | Walking directions to Soma Mini-Market |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV6 5DH | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CV6 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shakila Nazir
Foleshill - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Creagh
Coventry East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CV6 5BF records about 126 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, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CV6 5BF in Foleshill is £159,500 (about £209 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CV6 5BF, including Broad Heath Community Primary School (Good), John Gulson Primary School (Good) and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CV6 5BF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,700 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV6 5BF is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shakila Nazir (Labour Party).