Merryfields Way Coventry
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV2), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9501527.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £248,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 5).
- 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 C; 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 Arena, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodway Medical Centre, about 140 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 97 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £248,000 | £248,000 | £248,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £211,500 | £189,000 | £234,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £190,000 | £160,000 | £220,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £151,475 | £142,000 | £160,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £96,950 | £96,950 | £96,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £71,500 | £66,500 | £76,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2019 | 7 CV2 2NS | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2017 | 2 CV2 2NS | Other | £3,664 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Dec 2017 | 12 CV2 2NS | Other | £3,510 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Dec 2017 | 8 CV2 2NS | Other | £3,492 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Dec 2017 | 10 CV2 2NS | Other | £3,393 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Dec 2017 | 14 CV2 2NS | Other | £3,096 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Dec 2017 | 20 CV2 2NS | Other | £3,024 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Dec 2017 | 18 CV2 2NS | Other | £2,935 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Dec 2017 | 16 CV2 2NS | Other | £2,735 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Apr 2017 | 20 CV2 2NS | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2016 | 5 CV2 2NS | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2014 | 15 CV2 2NS | Detached | £234,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2014 | 3 CV2 2NS | Detached | £189,000 | |
| 17 May 2013 | 9 CV2 2NS | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2008 | 10 CV2 2NS | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2007 | 3 CV2 2NS | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2007 | 14 CV2 2NS | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2004 | 11 CV2 2NS | Detached | £142,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2004 | 9 CV2 2NS | Semi-detached | £160,950 | |
| 4 Oct 2002 | 4 CV2 2NS | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2000 | 8 CV2 2NS | Detached | £96,950 | |
| 28 May 1999 | 18 CV2 2NS | Detached | £93,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 15 CV2 2NS | Detached | £76,500 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 3 CV2 2NS | Terraced | £66,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (2); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 C (49% of about 680 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.
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 19 addresses are between 86 m and 88 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV2 2NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV2 2NS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Bedworth 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Norman Avenue Woodway Park | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Extra Longford | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 22 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Coventry M6 | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.9 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodway Medical Centre | 140 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ringwood Pharmacy | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 67B Deedmore Road [Dental Practice] | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.2 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sowe Common 14 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 8.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wyken Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Hill Park Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Walsgrave Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Top Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Coombe Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 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 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 19 |
10 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Academy Coventry | Secondary | 11–18 | 230 m | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seva School Sikh | All-through | 4–16 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whittle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Potters Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 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 |
| Moat House Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Walsgrave Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Henley Green Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Food Co @ DHL - Coventry CV2 2SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Potters Green Community Centre CV2 2QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2018 |
| RINGWOOD PHARMACY CV2 2NG | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Merryfields Way (45); On or near Peacock Avenue (28); On or near Wavendon Close (10); On or near Linford Walk (8); On or near Dorothy Powell Way (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Norman Avenue · Peacock Avenue · Beckfoot Drive · Linford Walk · Ismay Drive · Squires Croft · Flora Road · Solent Drive · Wavendon Close · Dorothy Powell Way · Deanston Croft · Farmgate Avenue
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.