Dovedale Avenue Coventry
79 addresses across 3 postcodes (CV6), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9500701.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £174,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 49 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 29, E: 12).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coventry Arena, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Longford Park, is about 260 m 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 92 to 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 79 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Longford Primary Care Centre, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | £174,000 | £168,000 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £87,000 | £55,000 | £145,950 |
| 2012 | 2 | £96,000 | £92,000 | £100,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £88,000 | £86,000 | £90,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £103,500 | £95,000 | £112,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £127,100 | £124,200 | £130,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £97,000 | £88,000 | £128,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £56,500 | £45,000 | £68,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2019 | 27 CV6 7AP | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2019 | 20 CV6 7AN | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 45 CV6 7AP | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2016 | 8 CV6 7AN | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2015 | 20 CV6 7AN | Detached | £145,950 | |
| 14 Dec 2015 | 30 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2015 | 10 CV6 7AN | Flat or maisonette | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Oct 2012 | 68 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2012 | 38 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2011 | 54 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2011 | 47 CV6 7AP | Semi-detached | £86,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2009 | 48 CV6 7AN | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2009 | 71 CV6 7AP | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 30 May 2008 | 64 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2008 | 19 CV6 7AP | Terraced | £124,200 | |
| 8 Apr 2005 | 52 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 5 May 2004 | 26 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £67,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2003 | 13 CV6 7AP | Semi-detached | £128,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2003 | 24 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £97,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2003 | 28 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2002 | 46 CV6 7AN | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2002 | 5 CV6 7AP | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 46 CV6 7AN | Terraced | £44,950 | |
| 12 Apr 2001 | 72 CV6 7AN | Terraced | £56,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2000 | 5 CV6 7AP | Semi-detached | £36,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2000 | 53 CV6 7AP | Semi-detached | £46,500 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 53 CV6 7AP | Semi-detached | £35,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2000 | 22 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £50,500 | |
| 9 Apr 1999 | 18 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 80 CV6 7AN | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 43 CV6 7AP | Terraced | £32,500 | |
| 26 Jun 1998 | 8 CV6 7AN | Detached | £22,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 1998 | 18 CV6 7AN | Semi-detached | £28,500 | |
| 16 May 1997 | 66 CV6 7AN | Terraced | £24,000 | |
| 15 Sep 1995 | 11 CV6 7AP | Semi-detached | £41,000 |
Energy performance certificates
49 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (26); House, mid-terrace (12); House, end-terrace (8). Built: 1900-1929 (24); 1930-1949 (23); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (27); rented (private) (19).
Each home's certificates and sales (32 addresses)
- 3, Dovedale Avenue
- 4, Dovedale Avenue
- 8 Dovedale Avenue
- 10 Dovedale Avenue
- 13, Dovedale Avenue
- 18, Dovedale Avenue
- 19, Dovedale Avenue
- 20, Dovedale Avenue
- 21, Dovedale Avenue
- 23, Dovedale Avenue
- 25, Dovedale Avenue
- 26, Dovedale Avenue
- 27, Dovedale Avenue
- 30, Dovedale Avenue
- 33, Dovedale Avenue
- 36, Dovedale Avenue
- 37, Dovedale Avenue
- 38, Dovedale Avenue
- 39, Dovedale Avenue
- 45, Dovedale Avenue
- 48, Dovedale Avenue
- 49, Dovedale Avenue
- 52, Dovedale Avenue
- 58, Dovedale Avenue
- 61, Dovedale Avenue
- 63, Dovedale Avenue
- 68, Dovedale Avenue
- 69, Dovedale Avenue
- 70, Dovedale Avenue
- 71, Dovedale Avenue
- 74, Dovedale Avenue
- 80, Dovedale Avenue
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 (59% of about 1,110 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)
- 204-206 Longford Road, Coventry, CV6 6BH: up to 20 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at Carlton Road / Old Church Road: up to 85 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 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, 0 at medium risk and 15 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 7AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 12 | unlikely |
| CV6 7AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CV6 6DY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 79 addresses are between 92 m and 93 m above sea level (92 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV6 6DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV6 7AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV6 7AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bedworth 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dovedale Avenue Longford | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Extra Longford | 170 m |
| Car parks | Christ the King parking | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 54 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.7 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Longford Primary Care Centre | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windmill Late Night Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windmill Road Dental Surgery | 360 m |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier, Longford Cashzone | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longford Park 27 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,340 m² | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Lawrence, a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wyken Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Sweet Laud's Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Whitsuntide Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Cattell's Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 68 | 79 |
11 of the street's 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | 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 |
| St Laurences CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Holbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 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 | 900 m (0.6 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 |
| Grangehurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Alderman's Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Foxford Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Courthouse Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Edgewick Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Shelton Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baaj Kitchen & Sweets CV6 7AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Kaleidoscope Day Nursery CV6 7BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| King's Cakes CV6 7AN | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Sylhet Balti CV6 7AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Sol's CV6 6DX | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2015 |
| Bridge Wine Stores CV6 6EN | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Pizza House CV6 6EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| New Stadium Café CV6 6DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Foleshill Gas Club CV6 6EN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Aug 2019 |
| abm catering @ Longford Park Primary CV6 7AT | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Tesco CV6 6EN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2023 |
| A Marsh Butchers Ltd CV6 6EN | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Ramgarhia Sikh Temple CV6 6EP | Other catering premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Likkle More Ltd CV6 6GS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Punjabi Foods CV6 6GS | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ellerman Gardens (59); On or near St Thomas' Road (22); On or near Modular Mews (21); On or near Parkstone Road (19); On or near Shopping Area (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, maisonette, detached (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, maisonette, detached (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CV6 7AN: 42 addresses
- CV6 7AP: 36 addresses of 37 in the postcode
- CV6 6DY: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ellerman Gardens · St Thomas' Road · Arbury Avenue · Clinton Road · Parkstone Road · Modular Mews · Cordin View · Flockton Gardens · Benthall Road · Josiah Walk · Ivor Road · Hanbury Place
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.