Alverley Road Coventry
43 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV6), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9502563.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (C: 24, D: 7).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are 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 B; 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 Coventry, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 43 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Engleton House Surgery, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (6). Built: 1996-2002 (26); 2003-2006 (4); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (20); rented (private) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (52% of about 1,540 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): HMO - 30.9.23.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Newfield House, Kingfield Rd: up to 50 homes, pending decision (340 m)
- St Nicholas Church, Radford, Sherwood Jones Close: up to 14 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- The Grapes, 85 Radford Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Foleshill Road/Eagle Street: up to 54 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 2 Lewis Road, CV1 4HZ: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Sandy Lane: up to 250 homes, pending decision (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 29 October 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV6 3LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CV6 3LD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 7 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 99 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV6 3LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV6 3LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lydgate Road Bishopgate Green | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Leicester Row Street Parking | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 88 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Daimler Road | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Engleton House Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Monarch Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Practice | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Grangemouth Road Police Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Johal News Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,260 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bird Grove House, a listed building (Grade II*), 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Grove House | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Cook Street Gate | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Lady Herbert's Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Site of Cloister, Chapter House and Undercrofts of Coventry Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Coventry city walls | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Stoney Road Allotments | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Coventry Peace Orchard | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Stivichall Grove | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 42 | 43 |
1 of the street's 43 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Joseph Cash Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hill Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barr's Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Gulson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broad Heath Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Moseley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coventry College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hillfields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Planet Radford CV6 3LA | School/college/university | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| A R Food & Wine CV6 3FZ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Evans Cash & Carry CV1 4DW | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Radford Social Club CV6 3BQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Javid Fresh Halal Meat CV6 3EN | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Spice Pot Catering CV6 3EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Munchies Food Plus CV6 3EN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Fortune House CV6 3BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Triple News CV1 4DY | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Johal convenience store CV6 3BQ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Newfield General Store CV1 4DY | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Johal Supermarket CV6 3EN | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Javid spice ltd CV6 3EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Johal Newsagents CV6 3BQ | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Panda Garden Chinese Take Away CV6 3BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bardley Drive (17); On or near Sidbury Road (13); On or near Lanchester Road (12); On or near Chetton Avenue (12); On or near Trimpley Drive (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 4 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD: Utility repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Romsley Road · Chetton Avenue · Alverley Road · Sidbury Road · Bardley Drive · Alverley Road · Chelmarsh · Lanchester Road · Anley Way · Daimler Road · Caldecote Road · Bede 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.