Bluebird Drive Coventry
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV6), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9505013.
- Sales: 38 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £320,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 40 homes have an energy certificate (B: 28, C: 12).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are 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 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 Arena, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 116 to 118 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Leys Medical Practice, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £156,750 | £141,000 | £172,500 |
| 2019 | 2 | £235,000 | £220,000 | £249,999 |
| 2017 | 2 | £252,495 | £229,995 | £274,995 |
| 2016 | 8 | £146,246 | £118,496 | £192,995 |
| 2015 | 18 | £241,495 | £184,995 | £269,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2024 | 10 CV6 2PL | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2022 | 2 CV6 2PL | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | 42 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2021 | 54 CV6 2PL | Terraced | £141,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2019 | 11 CV6 2PJ | Detached | £249,999 | |
| 24 Jun 2019 | 16 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2017 | 2 CV6 2PL | Detached | £274,995 | |
| 24 Feb 2017 | 4 CV6 2PL | Detached | £229,995 | |
| 23 Jan 2017 | 2 CV6 2PL | Detached | £220,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Jan 2017 | 4 CV6 2PL | Detached | £178,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Apr 2016 | 48 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £146,246 | New build. |
| 1 Apr 2016 | 54 CV6 2PL | Terraced | £120,746 | New build. |
| 1 Apr 2016 | 52 CV6 2PL | Terraced | £118,496 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2016 | 50 CV6 2PL | Terraced | £119,996 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 46 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £146,996 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 42 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £146,246 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 44 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £146,246 | New build. |
| 19 Feb 2016 | 40 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £192,995 | New build. |
| 7 Dec 2015 | 24 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £184,995 | New build. |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 16 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £192,995 | New build. |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 20 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £191,995 | New build. |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 18 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £189,995 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 2015 | 22 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £185,995 | New build. |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 14 CV6 2PL | Semi-detached | £194,995 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2015 | 7 CV6 2PJ | Detached | £252,995 | New build. |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 9 CV6 2PJ | Detached | £239,995 | New build. |
| 17 Aug 2015 | 6 CV6 2PL | Detached | £242,995 | New build. |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 12 CV6 2PL | Detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 17 Jul 2015 | 8 CV6 2PL | Detached | £242,995 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 17 CV6 2PJ | Detached | £254,995 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 10 CV6 2PL | Detached | £242,995 | New build. |
| 5 Jun 2015 | 11 CV6 2PJ | Detached | £239,995 | New build. |
| 22 May 2015 | 15 CV6 2PJ | Detached | £251,995 | New build. |
| 2 Apr 2015 | 2 CV6 2PL | Detached | £220,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Apr 2015 | 4 CV6 2PL | Detached | £178,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 5 CV6 2PJ | Detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 20 Feb 2015 | 1 CV6 2PJ | Detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 23 Jan 2015 | 3 CV6 2PJ | Detached | £234,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
40 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House (16); House, detached (14); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 2014 (28); 2012 onwards (10); 2012-2021 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (28 addresses)
- 1, Bluebird Drive
- 3, Bluebird Drive
- 4, Bluebird Drive
- 5, Bluebird Drive
- 6, Bluebird Drive
- 7, Bluebird Drive
- 8, Bluebird Drive
- 9, Bluebird Drive
- 10, Bluebird Drive
- 12, Bluebird Drive
- 14, Bluebird Drive
- 15, Bluebird Drive
- 16, Bluebird Drive
- 17, Bluebird Drive
- 18, Bluebird Drive
- 20, Bluebird Drive
- 22, Bluebird Drive
- 24, Bluebird Drive
- 28, Bluebird Drive
- 36, Bluebird Drive
- 40, Bluebird Drive
- 42, Bluebird Drive
- 44, Bluebird Drive
- 46, Bluebird Drive
- 48, Bluebird Drive
- 50, Bluebird Drive
- 52, Bluebird Drive
- 54, Bluebird Drive
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 (56% of about 890 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 to the rear of 284 Sadler Road: up to 2 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Garages off Bowness Close: up to 10 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 6 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 2PL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 5 | unlikely |
| CV6 2PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 116 m and 118 m above sea level (117 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV6 2PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV6 2PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rylston Avenue Whitmore Park | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Extra Longford | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Corley Services Northbound Parking | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 31 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Charlewood Road | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Leys Medical Practice | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chemycare Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holbrooks Dental Surgery | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Grangemouth Road Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest SKM Convenience Cashzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holbrooks Park 11 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,560 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Spinney | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Coventry Peace Orchard | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| The Alders | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Hounds Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 41 |
8 of the street's 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | 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 |
| Parkgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Keresley Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hill Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Joseph Cash Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| President Kennedy School Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Shelton Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Hollyfast Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krish Food & Wines CV6 4EF | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 16 May 2024 |
| Whitmore Park SchoolClub CV6 2HG | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2018 |
| abm Catering @ Whitmore Park Primary CV6 2HG | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Maharaja Grill & Balti House CV6 4AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Jun 2025 |
| The Craftsman CV6 2HQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Shang Hoi House CV6 4AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Emily Allen Road (6); On or near Faulkes Road (5); On or near Whitmore Manor Close (3); On or near John Boyd Court (3); On or near Buckland Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Emily Allen Road · John Boyd Court · Faulkes Road · Doretti Close · Moxon Road · Whitmore Manor Close · Moxon Road · Great Wood Close · Swallow Road · Bloomfield Avenue · Poppe Walk · Chillaton 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.