Black Pad Coventry
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV6), about 390 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 9502769.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 A; Band D in Coventry costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coventry Arena, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Edgwick Park, is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alliance Teaching Practices, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,010 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (58% of about 2,020 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 Durbar Avenue: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 146-164 Lockhurst Lane (Lola Court): up to 45 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 14 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 4AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| CV6 5PY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 99 m and 102 m above sea level (101 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV6 4AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV6 5PY | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northey Road Edgwick | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Extra Longford | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Cromwell Street - Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 73 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northey Road (North) | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 16.5 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alliance Teaching Practices | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jubilee Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jubilee Dental Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Grangemouth Road Police Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest *Deposit & Withdrawal* Snax 24 - Lockhurst Lane Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Edgwick Park 3.2 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coventrians Rugby Football Club 4.4 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,560 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lady Herbert's Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Herbert's Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Coventry Peace Orchard | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Wyken Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Cash Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| Edgewick Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 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 |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broad Heath Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 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 |
| Hill Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitmore Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Good Shepherd Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| John Gulson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanton Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House Take Away CV6 4AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| GOLDEN DRAGON CV6 5NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Joseph Cash Primary School CV6 3FS | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Nairas Holbrook CV6 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Sep 2026 |
| LITTLE SEED CENTRE LIMITED CV6 4AB | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Taste of Balkan CV6 5NQ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Hamzahs CV6 5NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Fine Food & Wine CV6 4AB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Henrys CV6 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Afric Home Touch CV6 4AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| JP’s Kitchen CV6 5PD | Mobile caterer | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| DECCAN DARBAR CV6 5PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Phagwara Chilli Corner CV6 5PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| The Crown Punjabi Pub CV6 5PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Lockhurst Lane CV6 5NY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Yelverton Road (31); On or near Black Pad (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 57% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 62% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 3 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
Holbrook Lane · Blackwatch Road · Holbrook Lane · Owenford Road · Yelverton Road · Holbrook Lane · Rollason Close · Endemere Road · Boston Place · Marion Road · Station Street West · Rollason 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.