Guphill Lane Coventry
2 addresses across 1 postcode (CV5), about 390 m long. USRN 9501018.
- 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 B; Band D in Coventry costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Canley, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hearsall Common, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 104 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Allesley Park Medical Ctr, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (42% of about 740 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: 17 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
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, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 104 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV5 8EZ | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Tile Hill 542,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oldfield Road Chapel Fields | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coventry Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 57 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allesley Park Medical Ctr | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saffron Pharmacy - Whitaker Road | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allesley Practice Limited | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Canley Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heart of England Co-operative Allesley Old Road, Allesley Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hearsall Common 29 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Allesley Park 36 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 6,390 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 90 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Motte castle 150m SSW of Allesley Hall, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Motte castle 150m SSW of Allesley Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Cast iron single-span bridge 110m WNW of Sherbourne House | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| War Memorial Park, Coventry | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Lady Herbert's Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Limbrick Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Ten Shilling Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Stivichall Common | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Pig Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 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 Christopher Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Whoberley Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Souls' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Allesley Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coundon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hearsall Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moseley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Earlsdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Spon Gate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of England Co - Op Allesley CV5 8GG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Brookview CV5 8AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| The New Spires CV5 8HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Premier CV5 8EU | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Creative Flair Childcare CV5 8FW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Whoberley Hall Primary School CV5 8AJ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Ali's Chippy CV5 8HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Jam Coding Coventry CV5 8FW | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Allesley House CV5 9AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Mocha Lounge limited CV5 9AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| labbayk catering CV5 9AF | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2024 |
| TASTIES CV5 9JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Revva Retail CV5 9JG | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Allesley Park Fish Saloon CV5 9JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2024 |
| One Best CV5 9JG | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (18); On or near Greendale Road (12); On or near Glendower Avenue (11); On or near Allesley Old Road (6); On or near Sherlock Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 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 | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- CV5 8EZ: 2 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Turner Road · Oldfield Road · Greendale Road · Sherlock Road · Glendower Avenue · Grayswood Avenue · Billing Road · Overdale Road · Deer Park Close · The Headlands · Watson 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.