Coventry CV5 area guide
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Is Coventry CV5 a good place to live?
In Coventry (CV5), recorded crime is 13% below the national average, homes sell for around £277,807 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 13% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£277,807
Population
64,272
Recorded crime
198.9
Schools
13
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Coventry CV5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Coventry CV5 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (624 of 23,817) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 225 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in CV5, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (178 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CV5 (May 24–Jun 26, average 208/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 27,518
Owned 70% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CV5.
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Coventry CV5: frequently asked questions
Is Coventry CV5 a good place to live?
In Coventry (CV5), recorded crime is 13% below the national average, homes sell for around £277,807 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Coventry CV5?
Recorded crime in Coventry CV5 runs at 198.9 per 1,000 properties, 13% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Coventry CV5 safe?
Crime in Coventry CV5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Coventry CV5 runs at 198.9 per 1,000 properties, 13% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Coventry CV5?
Homes in Coventry CV5 sell for around £277,807 on average, based on 848 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Coventry CV5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Coventry CV5 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (624 of 23,817) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 225 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Coventry CV5?
There are 13 schools in Coventry CV5 (13 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Coventry CV5 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Coventry CV5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Coventry CV5 a deprived area?
Coventry CV5 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).