Coventry CV8 area guide
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Is Coventry CV8 a good place to live?
In Coventry (CV8), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £443,277 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 34% 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
£443,277
Population
44,623
Recorded crime
149.9
Schools
14
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Coventry CV8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Coventry CV8 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (321 of 18,091) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 162 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 CV8, 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 (121 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CV8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 106/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 17,858
Owned 77% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CV8.
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Coventry CV8: frequently asked questions
Is Coventry CV8 a good place to live?
In Coventry (CV8), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £443,277 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Coventry CV8?
Recorded crime in Coventry CV8 runs at 149.9 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Coventry CV8 safe?
Crime in Coventry CV8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Coventry CV8 runs at 149.9 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Coventry CV8?
Homes in Coventry CV8 sell for around £443,277 on average, based on 606 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Coventry CV8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Coventry CV8 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (321 of 18,091) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 162 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Coventry CV8?
There are 14 schools in Coventry CV8 (10 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Coventry CV8 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Coventry CV8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Coventry CV8 a deprived area?
Coventry CV8 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).