Alspath Lane Coventry
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV5), about 160 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 9500055.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2003 the median was £158,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Coventry costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tile Hill, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 117 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodside Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2003 | 4 CV5 7RF | Terraced | £158,000 | |
| 24 May 2002 | 2 CV5 7RF | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 19 Oct 1999 | 6 CV5 7RF | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 25 Sep 1998 | 2 CV5 7RF | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 6 CV5 7RF | Detached | £75,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Coventry in 2026-27: Band D £2,517 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,678 | £1,957 | £2,237 | £2,517 | £3,076 | £3,635 | £4,195 | £5,033 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (32% of about 600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Faseman House, Faseman Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9RB: up to 50 homes, pending decision (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footpath (immediate - urgent works)
- 5 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL, Section 50, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV5 7RF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CV5 7GH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 111 m and 117 m above sea level (114 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV5 7GH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV5 7RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tile Hill 542,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alspath Lane Allesley Green | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coventry Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 43 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodside Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mount Nod Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tile Hill Health Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Police station | Canley Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Eastern Green, Eastern Green Cashzone | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.8 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,140 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Motte castle 150m SSW of Allesley Hall, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Motte castle 150m SSW of Allesley Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Limbrick Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Tilehill Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Pig Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Plants Hill Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Wall Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 5 km (3.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 7 |
7 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Coventry: see them on the Coventry page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Mount Nod Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Limbrick Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Allesley Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastern Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Allesley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Coventry Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hereward College of Further Education | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Express CV5 7GH | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Jumbo House CV5 7GH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2025 |
| The Unicorn / Rebel -ritoburritos / Papi Tacos / La Lupe CV5 7LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Little Buddies/Buddies CV5 7LR | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2023 |
| abm catering @ Park Hill Primary School CV5 7LR | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Taylorbespokebiscuits CV5 7GT | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| St Judes Residential Home CV5 7LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chiel Close (7); On or near Jenkins Avenue (5); On or near Kimberley Close (3); On or near Appledore Drive (2); On or near Dial House Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Dial House Lane · Unicorn Avenue · Upper Eastern Green Lane · Chiel Close · Appledore Drive · Luther Way · Unicorn Lane · Jenkins Avenue · Kimberley Close · Barnstaple Close · Parkhill Drive · Troutbeck Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.