Lawson Road Coventry
18 addresses across 1 postcode (CV3), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9505728.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 17).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Coventry costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 310 m away, and Stoke Green (2.9 hectares) is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stoke Aldermoor Med Ctre, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 100 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (16); House, detached (1). Built: 2023 (9); 2019 (8).
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 (54% of about 590 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Milverton Gates Care Home, Dawson Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Former School Site, New Century Park - Land to the south of Isadora Lea, New Century Park, CV3 1JH: up to 93 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Yard at rear of 254 Humber Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (950 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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 76 m and 77 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
No Ofcom coverage figures for these postcodes.
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ernsford Avenue Stoke Aldermoor | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | RCP Parking - Far Gosford | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 43 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 19.4 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stoke Aldermoor Med Ctre | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kara's Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stoke Aldermoor Clinic | 270 m |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Total Premier Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stoke Green 2.9 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coventry Sphinx Football Club 5.3 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,960 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of Charterhouse, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of Charterhouse | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Ernesford Grange moated site, Binley | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| London Road Cemetery, Coventry | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Stoney Road Allotments | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Whitley Grove | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Binley Little Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 18 | 18 |
None of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Gosford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoke Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stoke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ravensdale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Richard Lee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sowe Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B & H News & Foodstore CV3 1BS | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Kids Club at Aldermoor Farm CV3 1DP | School/college/university | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Impact Food Group CV3 1DP | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Aldermoor Life Centre Cafe CV3 1DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| The Triangle Cafe CV3 1HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Budgens CV3 1DP | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Stoke Bakery Ltd CV3 1FS | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Le Raj CV3 1FT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Bulls Head Food & Wine CV3 1GZ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Akwaba Centre CV3 1DP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Aldermoor Fish Bar CV3 1DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| EPIC Academy CV3 1DP | School/college/university | 360 m | 4 Good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Bright Kids Barley Lea CV3 1DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Biggin Hall Convenience Store CV3 1GR | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Boxhill (38); On or near Siddeley Avenue (24); On or near Sphinx Drive (14); On or near Lodge Road (10); On or near Armstrong Avenue (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 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) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
- CV3 1RB: 18 addresses
Nearby streets
Tony Gibbons Avenue · Siddeley Avenue · Montagu Close · Sphinx Drive · Vintage Drive · Lodge Road · Armstrong Avenue · Stoke Green Crescent · Glencoe Road · Ernsford Avenue · Roundhouse Road · The Boxhill
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.