CV1 — COVENTRY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CV1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CV1 is £289,246, which is 13% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Property values in CV1 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in CV1 have risen 26.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£412,667	15
Semi-detached	£260,625	44
Terraced	£186,047	452
Flat	£132,781	176
All types	£289,246	760

5-Year Price History

Looking to buy in CV1?

Compare mortgage rates for a £231K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in CV1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CV1 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

127.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

10.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

14.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

26.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

62.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

Protect your home in CV1

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in CV1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CV1 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hillfields Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Gosford Park Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
John Gulson Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
All Saints Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

369,026

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CV1 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CV1 is collected by Coventry. The Band D rate is £2,186/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CV1 — COVENTRY

Area Summary

CV1 (COVENTRY) offers property prices near the national average (£289,246), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

What's your property in CV1 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

CV2

COVENTRY

£254K

▼ 18.5% YoY

CV3

COVENTRY

£310K

▼ 16.4% YoY

Compare CV1 with nearby areas

CV1 vs CV2 CV1 vs CV3

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices → West Midlands House Prices → Cheapest Places to Live → Safest Areas in England → Best Areas for Families → Fastest-Rising Prices →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CV1?

The average house price in CV1 (COVENTRY) is £289,246, based on 760 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 26.0% over the past year.

Is CV1 a safe area to live?

Crime in CV1 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (127.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (26.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CV1?

There are 16 schools in or near CV1. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CV1?

Council tax in CV1 is collected by Coventry. The Band D rate is £2,186 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CV1?

The average broadband download speed in CV1 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CV1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in CV1 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 369,026.