Living in CV7, Coventry
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CV7 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 CV7
20 recorded home sales on the streets around central CV7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £615,000 and a range from £265,000 to £1,250,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248 HAWKES MILL LANE, CV5 9FJ | detached | £670,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 260 HAWKES MILL LANE, CV5 9FJ | detached | £467,500 | 2026-01-23 |
| 2 ALLESLEY GROVE, CV5 9RR | detached | £1,175,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| 2 HOGS END COURT HAWKES MILL LANE, CV5 9RS | detached | £295,000 | 2025-12-04 |
| 252 HAWKES MILL LANE, CV5 9FJ | semi-detached | £425,000 | 2025-11-28 |
| 4 ALLESLEY GROVE, CV5 9RR | detached | £1,010,000 | 2025-09-19 |
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
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keresley Grange Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Keresley Newland Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Bournebrook CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Coundon Court | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.6 mi |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Allesley Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
21 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.1% |
| Professional occupations | 20.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.8% |
| Skilled trades | 11.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
18 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CV7 in 2026-06, most commonly vehicle 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Coventry's figures.
Common questions about CV7
What is the average house price in CV7?
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 CV7?
Prices in Coventry are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CV7?
The median of 20 recorded sales around central CV7 in the last 2 years is £615,000, ranging from £265,000 to £1,250,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CV7?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central CV7, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CV7?
18 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CV7 in 2026-06, most commonly vehicle crime (Police.uk).
Is CV7 at risk of flooding?
Central CV7 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 CV7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £615,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 18 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CV7 safe?
18 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CV7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was vehicle 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? CV7 or CV5, CV7 or CV6, CV7 or CV4.
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