Postcode CV6 5QB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below 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 1.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Webster's Park.
Foleshill East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,695 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Foleshill East has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.1% 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 5QB.
Foleshill East near CV6 5QB 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Webster's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Webster's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Primrose Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Primrose Hill Park |
| 0.4 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 5QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 25, Henrietta Street, Coventry, CV6 5EF | Other | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 42, Henrietta Street, Coventry, CV6 5EF | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 95, Smith Street, Coventry, CV6 5EH | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 387 - 391, Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry, CV6 5DT | Other | Leasehold | £35,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 11A, Cromwell Street, Coventry, CV6 5EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £102,000 |
In the CV6 5QB postcode area, located within Foleshill East, there are 13 primary and 4 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 | 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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| 0.3 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 | Frederick Bird Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
Frederick Bird Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 May 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CV6 5QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace | Cambridge Street, Coventry, CV1 4FP | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV6 5DH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Watan Mini Market | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 4FR | Walking directions to Watan Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Ahmed Newsagents | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 4FR | Walking directions to Ahmed Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Lal And Sons Cash And Carry | Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 4FR | Walking directions to Lal And Sons Cash And Carry |
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 5QB, 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 5QB records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CV6 5QB 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 5QB, including John Gulson Primary School (Good), Broad Heath Community Primary School (Good) and Frederick Bird Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CV6 5QB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,695 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 5QB is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shakila Nazir (Labour Party).