Bedlam Lane Coventry
40 addresses across 3 postcodes (CV6), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9500186.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 14, E: 3, F: 1).
- 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 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coventry Arena, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 240 m away, and Longford Park (27 hectares) is about 680 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 97 to 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 24 of its 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Gables Medicentre, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £162,500 | £162,500 | £162,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £75,500 | £29,800 | £178,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £59,738 | £59,500 | £59,975 |
| 2001 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £22,000 | £22,000 | £22,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £70,000 | £65,000 | £75,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £32,950 | £32,950 | £32,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2022 | 13 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 15 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £235,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jul 2020 | 15 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2020 | 1 CV6 6AR | Other | £4,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 May 2015 | 23B CV6 6AR | Detached | £162,500 | |
| 26 Apr 2012 | 7 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £86,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2008 | 29 CV6 6AR | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 9 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2003 | 17 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £178,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2003 | 9 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £75,500 | |
| 21 Feb 2003 | 18 CV6 6AR | Terraced | £29,800 | |
| 7 Nov 2002 | 25 CV6 6AR | Detached | £59,975 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | 13 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 15 Jan 2001 | 19 CV6 6AR | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2000 | 22 CV6 6AR | Terraced | £22,000 | |
| 1 Oct 1999 | NEWLYNE HOUSE CV6 6AR | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 16 Aug 1999 | 17 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 26 Nov 1997 | 18 CV6 6AR | Terraced | £32,950 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 27 CV6 6AR | Detached | £41,000 | |
| 1 Mar 1996 | 1 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 10 Nov 1995 | 3 CV6 6AR | Semi-detached | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (5). Built: 1900-1929 (11); 1930-1949 (6); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (4); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 550 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 (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 September 2026 to 25 September 2026: Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major works)
- 5 August 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 18 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 6AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CV6 6AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 18 | unlikely |
| CV6 6RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 40 addresses are between 97 m and 102 m above sea level (100 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV6 6AR | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| CV6 6AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV6 6RA | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bedworth 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bartlett Close Rowleys Green | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Extra Longford | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Christ the King parking | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 63 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.1 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Gables Medicentre | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windmill Road Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MPK Garages - Foleshill, Foleshill Road Cashzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,260 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Longford Park 27 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,420 m² | 50 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,560 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wyken Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Coventry Peace Orchard | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
| Cattell's Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 40 |
24 of the street's 40 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 | 520 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 |
| Longford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 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 |
| John Shelton Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St Laurences CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edgewick Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Foxford Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, 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 |
| Courthouse Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Longford CV6 6AR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jul 2026 |
| D&D Picioca Coventry Shawarma CV6 6FT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Best One CV6 6FT | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Fried Chicken Express CV6 6FT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Sports and Social Club CV6 6FT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Tasty Treats CV6 6FT | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Fateh General Store CV6 6FB | Retailers - other | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd CV6 6AS | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Marks & Spencer CV6 6AS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Next CV6 6AS | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Subway CV6 6AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Costa @ Next CV6 6AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Nando's CV6 6AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd CV6 6AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company CV6 6AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Classic Drive (23); On or near Bartlett Close (20); On or near Yarrow Walk (15); On or near Bedlam Lane (13); On or near Petrol Station (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 66% | 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
- CV6 6AR: 37 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- CV6 6AS: 2 addresses of 77 in the postcode
- CV6 6RA: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Fairview Walk · Cossington Road · Astley Avenue · Evelyn Avenue · Bartlett Close · Yarrow Walk · Elmsdale Avenue · Land Associated With · Congleton Close · Sandown Avenue · Classic Drive · Booths Fields
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.