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CV6 7DR

Alder Road

Longford

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Overview

Postcode CV6 7DR is located in an urban city, within the Longford ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bell Green area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bell Green is £38,887 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Longford Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Bell Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,486 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bell Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bell Green is £38,887 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CV6 7DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bell Green near CV6 7DR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV6 7DR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Coventry Arena

N/A

Walking directions to Coventry Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 7DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLongford ParkLargeWalking directions to Longford Park
0.2 miCubbington Road Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Cubbington Road Open Space
0.5 miBell Green Wildlife Conservation AreaSmallWalking directions to Bell Green Wildlife Conservation Area

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
7,493.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.16(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.74(+34%)
Vehicle crime
6.26(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.87(-55%)
Drugs
4.17(+56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
112
39.72%
British
86
30.5%
African
22
7.8%
Other White
21
7.45%
Other
13
4.61%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
33.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
22.07%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
41.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
25.71%
Owns with a mortgage
25
23.81%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.76%
Other social rented
3
2.86%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Longford

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £225K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£292,000£306
Semi-Detached32£207,500£234
Terraced74£177,500£224
Flats8£100,130£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,750£76,900£130,250£122,000
2017£200,000£96,650£140,000£128,000
2018£243,495£92,000£164,500£141,250
2019£239,995£100,000£187,248£145,000
2020£259,498£97,500£165,000£150,000
2021£270,000£99,950£180,000£155,000
2022£312,500£110,000£195,000£178,000
2023£290,000£114,000£205,000£180,000
2024£282,500£124,000£198,750£181,000
2025£296,000£113,750£208,000£182,000
2026£280,000£110,130£205,000£177,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£140£163£155
2017£214£158£164£166
2018£238£177£199£176
2019£251£159£218£183
2020£244£180£241£189
2021£262£181£222£199
2022£222£199£226£214
2023£306£203£239£223
2024£298£205£230£223
2025£304£205£242£229
2026£292£203£234£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 7DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 7DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 202683, Alder Road, Coventry, CV6 7DRTerracedFreehold£235,000
27 Feb 202579, Alder Road, Coventry, CV6 7DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
28 Nov 2025196, Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7BETerracedFreehold£127,000
26 Jan 2026169, Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AZTerracedFreehold£143,000
05 Sept 2025133, Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AZTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the CV6 7DR postcode area, located within Bell Green, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 7DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLongford Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Laurences CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAlderman's Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV6 7DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 7DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar News Food And WineCoventry, CV6 7AXWalking directions to Star News Food And Wine
0.1 miWindmill Hill NewsagentWindmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AXWalking directions to Windmill Hill Newsagent
0.1 miPremier Stores107 Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AZWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.4 miCostcutterGrange Road, Coventry, CV6 6DTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miSunrise HerbsCourtaulds Way, Coventry, CV6 6GSWalking directions to Sunrise Herbs

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 7DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Duggins

Longford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mary Creagh

Coventry East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCoventryE08000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyCoventry EastE14001180
WardLongfordE05001225
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bell GreenE02001961
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 004AE01009604
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 7DR

Is CV6 7DR (Bell Green) safe?

The area around CV6 7DR records about 65 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CV6 7DR?

The median sale price around CV6 7DR in Bell Green is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV6 7DR?

There are 11 schools close to CV6 7DR, including Longford Park Primary School (Requires improvement), St Laurences CofE Primary School (Good) and Alderman's Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV6 7DR?

The closest station to CV6 7DR is Coventry Arena, about 1,027 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV6 7DR?

CV6 7DR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,486 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV6 7DR (Bell Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV6 7DR is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).