Loach Drive Coventry
50 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9501403.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £108,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 45 homes have an energy certificate (C: 38, D: 7).
- 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 56% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coventry Arena, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Longford Park, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 38 of its 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Longford Primary Care Centre, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £69,250 | £69,250 | £69,250 |
| 2014 | 1 | £99,950 | £99,950 | £99,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £89,995 | £89,995 | £89,995 |
| 2004 | 1 | £64,950 | £64,950 | £64,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £41,950 | £41,950 | £41,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2020 | FLATS 1 TO 30 FARMCOTE LODGE CV2 1SD | Other | £500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Feb 2020 | 16 CV2 1SB | Flat or maisonette | £84,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 30 CV2 1SB | Flat or maisonette | £108,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Feb 2016 | 22 CV2 1SB | Flat or maisonette | £69,250 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 2014 | 30 CV2 1SB | Flat or maisonette | £99,950 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 30 CV2 1SB | Flat or maisonette | £89,995 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 30 CV2 1SB | Flat or maisonette | £64,950 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jun 2002 | 30 CV2 1SB | Flat or maisonette | £41,950 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
45 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 35 m². Most common: Flat (44); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (45). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (38); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (52% of about 1,080 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)
- 204-206 Longford Road, Coventry, CV6 6BH: up to 20 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 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 addresses are about 90 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV2 1SB | 100% | 56% | 56% | 0% |
| CV2 1SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bedworth 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bermuda Park 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farmcote Road Aldermans Green | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Extra Longford | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Arena car parking Coventry | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 27 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Loach Drive | 10 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 18.7 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Longford Primary Care Centre | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Longford Chemist | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Longford Road (Dental Surgery) | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longford Park 27 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,340 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 34 hectares in all.
Landmarks
11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 380 m east |
| Wyken Pool | Lake or reservoir | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Whitsuntide Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Sweet Laud's Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Bedworth Sloughs | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 38 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 50 |
38 of the street's 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grangehurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 170 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Alderman's Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Foxford Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longford 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: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Laurences CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moat House Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Little Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Good Shepherd Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Potters Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddy's Sandwich Shop CV2 1PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Aldermans Green Fish Bar CV2 1PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Alderman’s Green Fish Bar CV2 1PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Grangehurst Out of School Club CV6 6JN | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| OCS Group UK Ltd CV6 6JN | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Blue Nova CV2 1PL | Mobile caterer | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| One Stop Stores Ltd CV2 1PB | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Bird in Hand CV2 1PQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Grange Convenience Store CV6 6DT | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Hawkesbury Lodge CV6 6DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Silverdale Close (25); On or near Canberra Road (21); On or near Hurn Way (7); On or near Seaford Close (6); On or near Linstock Way (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 52% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 17% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 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
Farmcote Road · Sapcote Grove · Seaford Close · Aldermans Green Road · Newmarket Close · Codys Court · Kanzan Road · Haydock Close · Jacker's Road · Paget Court · Hurn Way · Lancia Close
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.