Minster Road Coventry
63 addresses across 3 postcodes (CV1,CV5), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9501554.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 49 homes have an energy certificate (C: 45, D: 3, E: 1).
- 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 B; 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 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Naul's Mill Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 88 to 92 m above sea level.
- Noise: 22 of its 63 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broomfield Park Med.ctr., about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £141,000 | £141,000 | £141,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £49,750 | £49,750 | £49,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 4 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2025 | 6 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Oct 2019 | 18 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £222,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 12 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 8 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £205,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 10 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £217,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Dec 2009 | 18 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2008 | 16 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £141,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2000 | 18 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 18 Aug 1997 | 8 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 14 CV1 3AF | Terraced | £49,750 |
Energy performance certificates
49 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (39); House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1983-1990 (27); 1900-1929 (8); 2007-2011 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (31); owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (6).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (43% of about 1,450 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Chapelfields Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Steeple House Percy Street: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Land at Watch Close: up to 49 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Former Transco Site, Abbots Lane: up to 212 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Land around the Rugby Stadium, between the Butts and railway line: up to 85 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at York Street: up to 233 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Charles Ager Smithford Way: up to 55 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Vintage House, St. Nicholas Street/Leicester Row, Coventry, CV1 4BN: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land North of Lamb street and West of Bishop street: up to 138 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV1 3AT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| CV1 3AF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CV5 8BU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 63 addresses are between 88 m and 92 m above sea level (91 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV1 3AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV1 3AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV5 8BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meriden Street Spon End | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 104 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Minster Road 1 | 20 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 16.1 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broomfield Park Med.ctr. | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broomfield Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 60 m |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Coventry Central Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spongate News & Convenience | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Naul's Mill Park 2.6 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sovereign Park 7,770 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sherbourne Valley Allotments 3.9 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 119-123, Upper Spon Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m south. 103 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 9 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 119-123, Upper Spon Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m south |
| Cast iron single-span bridge 110m WNW of Sherbourne House | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bonds Hospital | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Bablake School | Listed building, Grade I | 480 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 510 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Cook Street Gate | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Lady Herbert's Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Site of Cloister, Chapter House and Undercrofts of Coventry Priory | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Stoney Road Allotments | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Stivichall Grove | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Stivichall Common | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Limbrick Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 41 | 63 |
22 of the street's 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spon Gate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | 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 |
| Moseley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barr's Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hearsall Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Radford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Souls' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Earlsdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Coventry College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sidney Stringer Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Supermarket CV1 3AF | Retailers - other | 20 m | 4 Good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Godiva Hotel CV1 3AS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Spon Gate Primary School CV1 3BQ | School/college/university | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Allambie House CV1 4AW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Spon Gate News Convenience CV1 3BL | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Spongate news and conv CV1 3BL | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Atrium Health Ltd CV1 3LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Hop N Apple CV1 3HF | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Fish Bar CV1 3HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Rainbow Dragon CV1 3HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Turmeric Gold CV1 3BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Old Dyers Arms CV1 3HB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spon End Mini Market CV1 3BB | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Khushi Grill CV1 3HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Artisan Bar and Grill CV1 4AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 |
| Other theft | 27 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Burglary | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Meriden Street (45); On or near Hawksworth Drive (40); On or near Melville Road (36); On or near Chester Street (31); On or near Norfolk Street (27).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 53% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 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
Melville Road · Waveley Road · Meriden Street · Barras Lane · Gloucester Street · Chester Street · Northumberland Road · Norfolk Street · Percy Street · Norfolk Street · Coundon Road · Dover Street
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.