Living in CV1, Coventry
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CV1 in Coventry. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Coventry: £223,731, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around CV1
6 recorded home sales on the streets around central CV1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £140,000 and a range from £105,000 to £1,600,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 12 ABBEY COURT PRIORY PLACE, CV1 5SA | flat-maisonette | £120,000 | 2026-02-13 |
| 71 HERTFORD STREET, CV1 1LB | detached | £1,600,000 | 2025-07-18 |
| 7 CHAUNTRY PLACE, CV1 1JR | terraced | £230,000 | 2025-06-12 |
| APARTMENT 32 HEVER HALL CONISBROUGH KEEP, CV1 5PB | flat-maisonette | £139,500 | 2024-11-25 |
| APARTMENT 9 BODIAM HALL, 9 LOWER FORD STREET, CV1 5PA | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2024-09-30 |
| APARTMENT 23 HEVER HALL CONISBROUGH KEEP, CV1 5PB | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2024-09-16 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
74 schools within 3 miles , of which 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barr's Hill School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Courthouse Green Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| President Kennedy School Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Sidney Stringer Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Southfields Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
52 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bablake School, King Henry VIII School, Lote Tree Primary School, Pattison College.
All 4 fee-paying schools near CV1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Coventry University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 26.1% |
| Professional occupations | 19.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 16.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1114 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CV1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Coventry's figures.
Common questions about CV1
What is the average house price in CV1?
The average sold price in Coventry is £223,731 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CV1?
Prices in Coventry are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CV1?
The median of 6 recorded sales around central CV1 in the last 2 years is £140,000, ranging from £105,000 to £1,600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CV1?
74 schools sit within 3 miles of central CV1, and 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CV1?
1114 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CV1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CV1 at risk of flooding?
Central CV1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CV1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 84% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £140,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1114 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CV1 safe?
1114 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CV1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CV1 or CV6, CV1 or CV3, CV1 or CV5.
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