Harmer Close Coventry
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV2), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9501052.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £235,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 B; 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 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and Wyken Croft Nature Park (25 hectares) is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Walsgrave Health Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £322,000 | £322,000 | £322,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £177,400 | £177,400 | £177,400 |
| 2011 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £88,500 | £88,500 | £88,500 |
| 1997 | 2 | £73,750 | £72,500 | £75,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 5 CV2 2EW | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2023 | 2 CV2 2EW | Detached | £322,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2019 | 5 CV2 2EW | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 1 CV2 2EW | Detached | £177,400 | |
| 11 Feb 2011 | 2 CV2 2EW | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2000 | 5 CV2 2EW | Detached | £88,500 | |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 5 CV2 2EW | Detached | £72,500 | |
| 25 Apr 1997 | 3 CV2 2EW | Detached | £75,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 (46% of about 710 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)
- The Bungalow, Dorchester way, Coventry, CV2 2NB: up to 4 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 78 m and 81 m above sea level (80 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV2 2EW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV2 2EX | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bedworth 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harmer Close Walsgrave | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Extra Longford | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 36 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.1 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walsgrave Health Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 67B Deedmore Road [Dental Practice] | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rontec - Woodway Cashzone | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,320 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wyken Croft Nature Park 25 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,690 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 46 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m south-west. 7 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 Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m south-west |
| Caludon Castle: a moated site and part of an associated water management system | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Moated site 190m south of Caludon Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Combe Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walsgrave Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Hill Park Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Coombe Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Top Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Wyken Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 9 |
5 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsgrave Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whittle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seva School Sikh | All-through | 4–16 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pearl Hyde Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wyken Croft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Grace Academy Coventry | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Henley Green Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Potters Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caludon Castle School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Care And Support Services Ltd CV2 2DH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woodway Chippy CV2 2EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Onside Coaching Coventry and East Warwickshire CV2 2BA | School/college/university | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mount Pleasant CV2 2EU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| MFG Walsgrave CV2 2QN | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Subway CV2 2QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Red Lion CV2 2EY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Compass Cafe CV2 2BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Meriden Hospital CV2 2LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Walsgrave Club CV2 2EJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shirley Road (15); On or near Walsgrave Gardens (15); On or near The Old Yard (10); On or near Boswell Drive (9); On or near Regina Crescent (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 52% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 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) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Bracknell Walk · Cumbernauld Walk · Regina Crescent · Stevenage Walk · Harlow Walk · Regis Walk · Walsgrave Gardens · Redditch Walk · Dawley Walk · Redditch Walk · Peterlee Walk · Runcorn Walk
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.