Bacon's Yard Coventry
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV6), about 120 m long. USRN 9500126.
- 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 89% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coventry Arena, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 290 m away, and Longford Park (27 hectares) is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Edgwick Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 203 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
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 A (71% of about 780 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)
- Land at Carlton Road / Old Church Road: up to 85 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Durbar Avenue: up to 45 homes, not 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 2 addresses are between 96 m and 98 m above sea level (97 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV6 6ER | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| CV6 6GJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bedworth 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Wheatsheaf Little Heath | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Extra Longford | 370 m |
| Car parks | Christ the King parking | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 74 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elmsdale Avenue 2 | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Edgwick Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dispensing Centre | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windmill Road Dental Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MPK Garages - Foleshill, Foleshill Road Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,480 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Longford Park 27 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,420 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,560 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Lawrence, a listed building (Grade II*), 750 m (0.5 miles) east. 2 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 Lawrence | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wyken Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| The Spinney | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Coventry Peace Orchard | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Good Shepherd Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Longford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Laurences CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edgewick Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Courthouse Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Shelton Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alderman's Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grangehurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Joseph Cash Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joes Indoor Market CV6 6ER | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| New Land Convenience Store CV6 6ER | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Amma Food & Wine CV6 6GS | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Blooms and Butter Ltd CV6 6ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Chennai Dosa CV6 6GS | Other catering premises | 90 m | 4 Good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| The Wheatsheaf CV6 6GS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Triple Ate Batch Bar CV6 6GS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Pizza Ricoh CV6 6ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| New Inn Bridge Post Office CV6 6GS | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Parkstone Working Mens Club CV6 6GS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| The New Horseshoe Bar & Grill CV6 5HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Punjabi Foods CV6 6GS | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Likkle More Ltd CV6 6GS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Ramgarhia Sikh Temple CV6 6EP | Other catering premises | 160 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Gift Direct Ltd CV6 6FL | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barton Road (26); On or near Achal Close (24); On or near Congleton Close (21); On or near Modular Mews (21); On or near King George'S Avenue (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 59% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Barton Road · King George's Avenue · Achal Close · Sandown Avenue · Ivor Road · Elmsdale Avenue · Booths Fields · James Fullarton Way · Congleton Close · Modular Mews · Parkstone Road · Benthall 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.