Croft Road Coventry
31 addresses across 5 postcodes (CV1), about 360 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 9500607.
- Flood: 2 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 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, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Grey Friars Green, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 26 of its 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Jubilee Healthcare, about 370 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 9% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 459 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 (70% of about 4,600 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)
- City Centre South: up to 1,575 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Land at Watch Close: up to 49 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Land at York Street: up to 233 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Charles Ager Smithford Way: up to 55 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Steeple House Percy Street: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Land bounded by Railway, Grosvenor Road, Manor Road and including Greyfriars Green, Station Square.: up to 2,500 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- New Union Street: up to 170 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Transco Site, Abbots Lane: up to 212 homes, permissioned (560 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, 2 at medium risk and 22 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 125 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 6 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV1 3AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CV1 3JU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CV1 3JB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| CV1 3HW | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 12 | unlikely |
| CV1 3JZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 80 m and 82 m above sea level (81 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV1 3AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV1 3HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV1 3JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV1 3JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV1 3JZ | 96% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 71 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Starley Road Coventry | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coventry Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 117 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Starley Road | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 16.6 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jubilee Healthcare | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Perfection | 340 m |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Coventry Central Police Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 9 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grey Friars Green 1.2 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Naul's Mill Park 2.6 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spencer Park 6.0 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Stoney Road Allotments 4.4 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 270 m north. 128 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 13 of them Grade I and 16 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 270 m north |
| Cast iron single-span bridge 110m WNW of Sherbourne House | Scheduled monument | 280 m west |
| Bablake School | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m north |
| Bonds Hospital | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north |
| Christchurch Steeple | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m east |
| Site of Cloister, Chapter House and Undercrofts of Coventry Priory | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Lady Herbert's Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Coventry city walls | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Stoney Road Allotments | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Stivichall Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Stivichall Common | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Whitley Grove | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 31 |
26 of the street's 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Spon Gate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barr's Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hearsall Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earlsdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sidney Stringer Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moseley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coventry College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Souls' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fries Guys CV1 3AZ | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Bai Xing CV1 3HT | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Roshan’s kathmandu street momo & more CV1 3HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Cogs Coventry CV1 3HT | Retailers - other | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Khushi Kitchen CV1 3HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Anny Bakery CV1 3HT | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| THE CHAI BAR COVENTRY CV1 3HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2026 |
| Sweet Little Treats CV1 3HT | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Darlingtons Delicatessen CV1 3HT | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Planet Ice CV1 3AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Fresh Mediterranean Fruit and Veg CV1 3HT | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Fishy Business Fish Mongers CV1 3HT | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Unit 204 Coventry Fishmongers CV1 3HT | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2018 |
| South Asia Fruit & Veg CV1 3HT | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Ruby’s Caribbean CV1 3HT | Other catering premises | 160 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 |
| Shoplifting | 86 |
| Public order | 29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Bicycle theft | 23 |
| Robbery | 23 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (156); On or near Parking Area (76); On or near Nightclub (75); On or near Ringway Queens (36); On or near Ringway Rudge (30).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 9% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 59% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 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
- CV1 3AZ: 23 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- CV1 3JU: 4 addresses of 103 in the postcode
- CV1 3JB: 2 addresses of 64 in the postcode
- CV1 3HW: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- CV1 3JZ: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Starley Road · Queen Victoria Road · A4053 · B4101 · Greyfriars Road · B4101 · B4101 · Tile Hill Lane · Hertford Place · Butts Road · Sheriffs Orchard · Ringway Queens
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.