Billesden Close Coventry
19 addresses across 3 postcodes (CV3), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9500223.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £361,500 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 6, E: 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 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 Coventry, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 67 to 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bredon Avenue Surgery, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 | 4 | £361,500 | £215,000 | £420,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £292,500 | £245,000 | £340,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £197,000 | £186,000 | £208,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £183,250 | £176,500 | £190,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £53,500 | £53,500 | £53,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 6 CV3 2GA | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 6 May 2025 | 24 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 4 CV3 2GA | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 6 CV3 2GA | Detached | £388,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2024 | 32 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2021 | 14 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2021 | 6 CV3 2GA | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2017 | 12 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £186,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 18 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £208,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2016 | 16 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2009 | 8 CV3 2GA | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2007 | 32 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 28 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £176,500 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 28 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1998 | 26 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 28 CV3 2GA | Semi-detached | £53,500 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 C (55% of about 620 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.
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 19 addresses are between 67 m and 74 m above sea level (70 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV3 2FX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV3 2FY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV3 2GA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bruntingthorpe Way Binley | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 34 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Langton Close | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.8 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bredon Avenue Surgery | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dhaliwal Chemist | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willenhall Primary Care Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Rugby Road Cashzone | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 890 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ernesford Grange moated site, Binley, a scheduled monument, 270 m south. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesford Grange moated site, Binley | Scheduled monument | 270 m south |
| Church of St Bartholomew | Listed building, Grade I | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| London Road Cemetery, Coventry | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Binley Little Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Rock Spinney | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Willenhall Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Black Spinney | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Coombe Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 19 |
5 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Ernesford Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Sowe Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Richard Lee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willenhall Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aldermoor Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Clifford Bridge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stretton Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering Services Ltd CV3 2QD | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| OWLS Before and After School Club CV3 2HN | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Ernesford Grange Primary School CV3 2HN | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| One Stop CV3 2JU | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Sowe Valley School CV3 2QX | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Shop Now CV3 2JU | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza CV3 2JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Take & Co CV3 2HA | Manufacturers/packers | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Princethorpe Residents Committee CV3 2SJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Copsewood Sports & Social Club CV3 1JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Jan 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Willoughby Close (4); On or near Lawford Close (3); On or near Guilsborough Road (3); On or near Princethorpe Way (2); On or near Billesden Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- CV3 2GA: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- CV3 2FX: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- CV3 2FY: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lawford Close · Guilsborough Road · Theddingworth Close · Willoughby Close · Cottesbrook Close · Saddington Road · Woodhouse Close · Horninghold Close · Bruntingthorpe Way · Langton Close · George Marston Road · Dalby Close
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.