Postcode CV6 7LA 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Elkington Street green space.
Bell Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Bell Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.0% 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.
The average income per household in Bell Green is £38,887 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV6 7LA.
Bell Green near CV6 7LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coventry Arena located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Elkington Street green space | Medium | Walking directions to Elkington Street green space |
| 0.3 mi | Armfield St. green space | Small | Walking directions to Armfield St. green space |
| 0.4 mi | Brixham Drive Estate Riverside Parkland | Small | Walking directions to Brixham Drive Estate Riverside Parkland |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £292,000 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £207,500 | £234 |
| Terraced | 74 | £177,500 | £224 |
| Flats | 8 | £100,130 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 7LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2025 | 18, Shuttle Street, Coventry, CV6 7LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £237,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 86, Purcell Road, Coventry, CV6 7JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 99, Elgar Road, Coventry, CV6 7JG | Terraced | Freehold | £132,500 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 99, Elgar Road, Coventry, CV6 7JG | Terraced | Freehold | £50,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 41, Elgar Road, Coventry, CV6 7JG | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the CV6 7LA postcode area, located within Bell Green, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV6 7LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bell Green Food And Wine | 175 Bell Green Road, Coventry, CV6 7GW | Walking directions to Bell Green Food And Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Lido Extra | Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LP | Walking directions to Lido Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Riley Square International Mini Market | Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LR | Walking directions to Riley Square International Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Mace Convenience Store | Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LR | Walking directions to Mace Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Kasia Polish Delicatessen | Henley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LR | Walking directions to Kasia Polish Delicatessen |
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 7LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Duggins
Longford - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Creagh
Coventry East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CV6 7LA records about 88 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CV6 7LA in Bell Green is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to CV6 7LA, including Courthouse Green Primary School (Outstanding), St Laurences CofE Primary School (Good) and Good Shepherd Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CV6 7LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,080 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 7LA is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).