Hay Lane Coventry
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV1), about 70 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 9501083.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 1998 the median was £248,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4).
- 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 53% to 90% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lady Herbert's Garden, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 88 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Anchor Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 7% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | £248,000 | £248,000 | £248,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | 4 - 6 CV1 5RF | Other | £610,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Mar 1998 | 4 - 6 CV1 5RF | Terraced | £248,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 17 m². Most common: Flat (8). Built: before 1900 (8). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (7); 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 A (80% of about 3,270 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Hill Top Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 6.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- COUNTY HALL, grade II*
- GOLDEN CROSS INN, grade II*
- 10 AND 10A HAY LANE, grade II
- 3-6 HAY LANE, grade II
- 9 HAY LANE, grade II
- NUMBER 21 (CELLAR ONLY), grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Student Union and Priory Halls, Priory Street: up to 84 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Coventry Central Police Station: up to 600 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- Former Gala Bingo, Fairfax Street: up to 874 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- City Centre South: up to 1,575 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Charles Ager Smithford Way: up to 55 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- New Union Street: up to 170 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Land West of Bishop Street (corner with Well Street): up to 40 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Whitefriars Street Car Park: up to 185 homes, not permissioned (460 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 31 October 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 33 addresses are between 88 m and 90 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV1 5RE | 90% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| CV1 5RF | 53% | 53% | 53% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 28 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 74 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Magistrates Court Coventry | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 280 m |
| Car parks | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Salt Lane Car Park | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 138 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.1 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Anchor Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 260 m |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Coventry Central Police Station | 330 m |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 22 High Street Halifax | 40 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lady Herbert's Garden 1.1 ha | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Swanswell Recreation Ground 1.8 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Spencer Park 6.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seagrave Road Allotments 550 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Golden Cross Inn, a listed building (Grade II*), 20 m. 136 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 14 of them Grade I and 16 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Cross Inn | Listed building, Grade II* | 20 m |
| County Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| The Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| Number 22 (Cellarage Only) | Listed building, Grade I | 50 m south-west |
| Site of Cloister, Chapter House and Undercrofts of Coventry Priory | Scheduled monument | 180 m north |
| Coventry city walls | Scheduled monument | 250 m east |
| Lady Herbert's Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Cook Street Gate | Scheduled monument | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Stoney Road Allotments | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Stivichall Grove | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Stivichall Common | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Whitley Grove | Wood | 3.1 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 | 20 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 33 |
20 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Stringer Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coventry College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 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 |
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 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 |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hillfields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, 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) |
| Spon Gate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Gulson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashion Sandwich CV1 5RF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Aria Empire Restaurant CV1 5RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| The Golden Cross CV1 5RF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 7Bone Burger Co CV1 5RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Noodle Bar CV1 5RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| T & A Retail CV1 5RE | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Dosa Express CV1 5RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Croffle Bank CV1 5RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Subway CV1 5RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| St Giles Trust Pantry CV1 5RF | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Earl of Mercia CV1 5RE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Blush and Barrel CV1 5RN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tales of Tea CV1 5RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Tesco Express CV1 5RE | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Al Bader Restaurant CV1 5RE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 378 |
| Shoplifting | 348 |
| Public order | 97 |
| Other theft | 88 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 |
| Robbery | 50 |
| Drugs | 38 |
| Theft from the person | 32 |
| Burglary | 29 |
| Bicycle theft | 26 |
| Possession of weapons | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Other crime | 12 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ironmonger Row (312); On or near Cross Cheaping (162); On or near Shopping Area (153); On or near Trinity Lane (143); On or near Hill Top (133).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | under 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 7% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 88% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 18% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 46% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 13% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 35% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 27% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 64% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nearby streets
High Street · Pepper Lane · Bayley Lane · Broadgate · Pepper Lane · St Mary Street · Earl Street · St Michael's Avenue · Barracks Way · Priory Row · Salt Lane · Trinity Lane
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.