Living in CV3, Coventry
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CV3 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 CV3
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central CV3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £207,500 and a range from £52,000 to £370,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 OAKWOOD AVENUE, CV3 3DL | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 64 THE MOORFIELD, CV3 1DF | terraced | £148,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 164 LONDON ROAD, CV3 4BW | terraced | £196,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 47 ASHINGTON GROVE, CV3 4DF | terraced | £247,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 150 LONDON ROAD, CV3 4BW | terraced | £155,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 164 LONDON ROAD, CV3 4BW | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-04-30 |
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
61 schools within 3 miles , of which 74% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barr's Hill School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Courthouse Green Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Whitley Abbey Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Aldermoor Farm Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
43 state primary and 9 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 CV3, 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.9% |
| Skilled trades | 12.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
301 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CV3 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Coventry's figures.
Common questions about CV3
What is the average house price in CV3?
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 CV3?
Prices in Coventry are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CV3?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central CV3 in the last 2 years is £207,500, ranging from £52,000 to £370,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CV3?
61 schools sit within 3 miles of central CV3, and 74% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CV3?
301 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CV3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CV3 at risk of flooding?
Central CV3 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 CV3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 74% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £207,500; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 301 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CV3 safe?
301 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CV3 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? CV3 or CV1, CV3 or CV2, CV3 or CV6.
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