Arkle Drive Coventry
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV2), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9500080.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £198,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 A; 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 Arena, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wyken Croft Nature Park, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 80 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Walsgrave Health Centre, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 35% 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
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £198,500 | £195,000 | £202,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £141,000 | £141,000 | £141,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £119,950 | £119,950 | £119,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £62,500 | £62,500 | £62,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £53,870 | £43,740 | £64,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 9 CV2 2EF | Terraced | £202,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 14 CV2 2EF | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2023 | 16 CV2 2EF | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2020 | 15 CV2 2EF | Terraced | £159,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 19 CV2 2EF | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 9 CV2 2EF | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2017 | 23 CV2 2EF | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 16 CV2 2EF | Semi-detached | £141,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2012 | 23 CV2 2EF | Terraced | £132,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2006 | 27 CV2 2EF | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2003 | 21 CV2 2EF | Semi-detached | £119,950 | |
| 10 Jan 2002 | 14 CV2 2EF | Semi-detached | £62,500 | |
| 1 Oct 1999 | 16 CV2 2EF | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | 23 CV2 2EF | Semi-detached | £43,740 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 21 CV2 2EF | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 20 Jun 1997 | 14 CV2 2EF | Semi-detached | £41,500 | |
| 17 Jun 1997 | 5 CV2 2EF | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 24 Apr 1997 | 16 CV2 2EF | Semi-detached | £47,500 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 5 CV2 2EF | Terraced | £50,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 A (36% of about 1,400 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Caradoc Close, Henley, Coventry: up to 30 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- The Bungalow, Dorchester way, Coventry, CV2 2NB: up to 4 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 76 m and 80 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV2 2EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV2 2ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bedworth 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Montague Court Walsgrave | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Extra Longford | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 39 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.8 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walsgrave Health Centre | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Henley Green Pharmacy | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 67B Deedmore Road [Dental Practice] | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rontec - Woodway Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wyken Croft Nature Park 25 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,690 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 46 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m south. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m south |
| Caludon Castle: a moated site and part of an associated water management system | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Moated site 190m south of Caludon Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Combe Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walsgrave Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Coombe Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Hill Park Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Top Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Wyken Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| Walsgrave Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whittle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wyken Croft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Seva School Sikh | All-through | 4–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pearl Hyde Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Henley Green Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Grace Academy Coventry | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Caludon Castle School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Potters Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodway Chippy CV2 2EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Red Lion CV2 2EY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Walsgrave Club CV2 2EJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Onside Coaching Coventry and East Warwickshire CV2 2BA | School/college/university | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kavitha’s Valvai Snacks CV2 2FZ | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Caludon Centre CV2 2TE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Caludon Centre Cafe CV2 1AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Eastern Star CV2 3BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Arkle Drive (15); On or near Larkin Grove (13); On or near Cheltenham Croft (10); On or near The Old Yard (10); On or near Crowmere Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 55% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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
The Old Yard · Crowmere Road · Regis Walk · Beckbury Road · Cheltenham Croft · Blackshaw Drive · Larkin Grove · Darnford Close · Regina Crescent · Harmer Close · Boswell Drive · Henley 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.