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.
- Homes on the streets around central CV7 sold at a median of £467,500 across 18 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Coventry are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 26 schools within about 3 miles, 85% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of CV7 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Coventry pays £2,517 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 16 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 14 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Coventry: £227,679, up 3.7% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider West Midlands average is £236,098.
Check sold prices for a specific address in CV7 →
See where CV7 ranks across West Midlands →
Council tax at Band D in Coventry: £2,517 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare CV7 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for CV7 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around CV7
18 recorded home sales on the streets around central CV7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £467,500 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 260 Hawkes Mill Lane, CV5 9FJ | Detached | £467,500 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 2 Allesley Grove, CV5 9RR | Detached | £1,175,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 2 Hogs End Court Hawkes Mill Lane, CV5 9RS | Detached | £295,000 | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 252 Hawkes Mill Lane, CV5 9FJ | Semi-detached | £425,000 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| 4 Allesley Grove, CV5 9RR | Detached | £1,010,000 | 19 Sep 2025 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi away | 0.66 mi varies |
| Allesley Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| Keresley Grange Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi away | no figure |
| Keresley Newland Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi away | 2.36 mi 2025/26 |
| Hollyfast Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi away | no figure |
Schools in CV7 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhall Junior School | Primary | 0.41 mi | 2025/26 |
| Arley Primary Academy | Primary | 1.22 mi | 2025/26 |
| Wheelwright Lane Primary School | Primary | 1.46 mi | 2025/26 |
| Meriden Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.03 mi | varies |
| Keresley Newland Primary Academy | Primary | 2.36 mi | 2025/26 |
| Exhall Cedars Infant School | Primary | 2.51 mi | 2025/26 |
| Balsall Common Primary School | Primary | 3.6 mi | varies |
| Bournebrook CofE Primary School | Primary | 4.64 mi | 2025/26 |
| Ash Green School | Secondary | 7.55 mi | 2025/26 |
Will an address here get a place? How far Coventry schools admitted from, school by school →
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.
How CV7 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: white residents, down 3.2 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of CV7 (E01009523, 1,641 residents in 2021, up 7.1% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: white residents, down 3.2 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 91.5% | 90.9% | -0.6 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 7.1% | 7.6% | +0.5 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 0.7% | 1.3% | +0.6 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 11.7% | 12.1% | +0.4 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 28.9% | 31.8% | +2.9 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 28.3% | 30.5% | +2.2 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.9% | 5.1% | +0.2 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 80.3% | 81.4% | +1.1 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 95.9% | 92.7% | -3.2 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
16 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CV7 in August 2026, most commonly other theft.
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.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 pub within range of central CV7.
GP practices and A&E
3 GP practices within 3.0 km of the centre of CV7. The nearest, Park Leys Medical Practice, has 17,498 registered patients and 1,589 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Leys Medical Practice | 1.6 mi | 17,498 | 1,589 |
| Springfield Medical Practice | 1.6 mi | 7,241 | 1,948 |
| Allesley Village Surgery | 1.6 mi | 4,798 | 2,747 |
Nearest A&E: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, where 61.6% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust at 73.9%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Coventry pays £2,517 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.3% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Coventry, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,009 | +5.2% |
| 2022-23 | £2,076 | +3.3% |
| 2023-24 | £2,186 | +5.3% |
| 2024-25 | £2,296 | +5.0% |
| 2025-26 | £2,414 | +5.1% |
| 2026-27 | £2,517 | +4.3% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Coventry, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about CV7
What is the average house price in CV7?
The average sold price in Coventry is £227,679 as of July 2026, 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 18 recorded sales around central CV7 in the last 2 years is £467,500, 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 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CV7?
16 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CV7 in August 2026, most commonly other theft (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: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £467,500; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 16 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CV7 safe?
16 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CV7 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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