CV8 — KENILWORTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CV8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CV8 is £436,549, which is 31% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in CV8 cost 52.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CV8 have risen 0.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£621,776	506
Semi-detached	£385,706	501
Terraced	£318,569	304
Flat	£194,361	205
All types	£436,549	1568

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CV8

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

With 5.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CV8 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CV8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CV8 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Thorns Community Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Clinton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Park Hill Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Priors Field 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 CV8 are 283.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

283.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CV8 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

CV8 — KENILWORTH

Area Summary

CV8 (KENILWORTH) offers above-average property prices (£436,549, 52% above national average), low crime (93% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (283 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CV7

COVENTRY

£383K

▲ 0.4% YoY

CV9

ATHERSTONE

£307K

▼ 6.7% YoY

CV10

NUNEATON

£238K

▼ 4.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CV8?

The average house price in CV8 (KENILWORTH) is £436,549, based on 1568 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 52% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.5% over the past year.

Is CV8 a safe area to live?

Crime in CV8 is significantly below the national average (5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CV8?

There are 14 schools in or near CV8. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CV8?

Council tax in CV8 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 CV8?

The average broadband download speed in CV8 is 283 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CV8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in CV8 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 369,026.