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CV6 7DS

Barston Close

Longford

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Detailed insights for CV6 7DS

Overview

Postcode CV6 7DS is located in an urban city, within the Longford area 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 median sale price in Longford is £180,000 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £225,000. 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
1.6%
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 England, 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

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 7DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bell Green near CV6 7DS 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 7DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Coventry Arena

N/A

Walking directions to Coventry Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 7DS
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
364
Population density
8,406.5 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

British
137
37.64%
Indian
80
21.98%
Other
29
7.97%
Other White
28
7.69%
African
24
6.59%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
31.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
23.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.07%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
42.19%
Owns outright
34
26.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
25%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.91%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Longford

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £227
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £225K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 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
Detached10£320,000£296
Semi-Detached28£195,000£234
Terraced78£166,000£222
Flats9£95,259£200

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£105,000£208,000£182,000
2026£349,000£125,000£195,000£171,000
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£290£204£243£228
2026£296£206£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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 7DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 7DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 202624, Barston Close, Coventry, CV6 7DSTerracedFreehold£180,000
13 Jun 202546, Cubbington Road, Coventry, CV6 7BNTerracedFreehold£160,000
14 May 202683, Alder Road, Coventry, CV6 7DRTerracedFreehold£235,000
19 Jan 20266, Windmill Court, Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AUFlatsLeasehold£125,000
26 Jan 2026169, Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AZTerracedFreehold£143,000

Schools

In the CV6 7DS postcode area, located within Bell Green, there are 9 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for CV6 7DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryLongford Park Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySt Laurences CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miPrimaryAlderman's Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CV6 7DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 7DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier Stores107 Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AZWalking directions to Premier Stores
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
0.4 miSunrise HerbsCourtaulds Way, Coventry, CV6 6GSWalking directions to Sunrise Herbs
0.4 miPunjabi FoodsCourtaulds Way, Coventry, CV6 6GSWalking directions to Punjabi Foods

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 7DS, 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 7DS

Is CV6 7DS (Bell Green) safe?

The area around CV6 7DS 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CV6 7DS?

The median sale price around CV6 7DS in Longford is £180,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV6 7DS?

There are 11 schools close to CV6 7DS, including Longford Park Primary School (Good), St Laurences CofE Primary School (Good) and Alderman's Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CV6 7DS?

The closest station to CV6 7DS is Coventry Arena, about 952 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV6 7DS?

CV6 7DS 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 7DS (Bell Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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