Lifford Way Coventry
25 addresses across 1 postcode (CV3), about 90 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 9501380.
- 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, about 5.1 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 82 to 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bredon Avenue Surgery, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2022 | A W ENGRAVING CV3 2RN | Other | £137,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Dec 2021 | UNIT 14 CV3 2RN | Other | £195,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Dec 2021 | UNIT 12 CV3 2RN | Other | £135,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2019 | UNIT 3 CV3 2RN | Other | £145,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Oct 2016 | UNIT 6 CV3 2RN | Other | £145,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 A (62% of about 760 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)
- Land to the rear of former Social Club, Grange Avenue, Binley: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (500 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 82 m and 84 m above sea level (83 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV3 2RN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hotchkiss Way Binley | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 23 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vital EV Solutions | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bredon Avenue Surgery | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 365 Pharmacist | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Parlour | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Rugby Road Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,130 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.2 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,030 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,950 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Binley Woods Allotments 9,420 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ernesford Grange moated site, Binley, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ernesford Grange moated site, Binley | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Combe Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Binley Little Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Piles Coppice | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Black Spinney | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Big Rough | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Coombe Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Walsgrave Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 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 | 23 | 25 |
2 of the street's 25 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 Bartholomew's Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ernesford Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sowe Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willenhall Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clifford Bridge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Wagon Snack Bar CV3 2RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Rugby Road Greggs Express CV3 2EA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| MyFreshCo Limited | Retailers - other | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Connect Day Centre CV3 2AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Binley Banqueting Suite CV3 2ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 May 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (west-midlands).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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 2RN: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hotchkiss Way · Cavans Way · Progress Close · Stoney Court · Golden Acres Lane · Willenhall Lane · Willenhall Lane · Willowherb Close · Wasperton Close · Jim Forrest Close · Discovery Way · Oak Tree 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.