Napier Street Coventry
25 addresses across 1 postcode (CV1), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9501590.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, East Street Park, is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: 23 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park House, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 359 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
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 1,220 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Arden Windows, Arden House, Sparkbrook Street, Coventry, CV1 5ST: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Land at Lansdowne Street and All Saints Lane, Coventry, CV1 5LN: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Lansdowne Street: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Former Gala Bingo, Fairfax Street: up to 874 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Student Union and Priory Halls, Priory Street: up to 84 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Whitefriars Street Car Park: up to 185 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 4-8 and Adj Caludon Road, CV2 4LP: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- New Gate Court Business Park, Paradise Street, Coventry, CV1 2RU: up to 303 homes, permissioned (810 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 77 m and 81 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV1 5PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest All Saints Lane Gosford Green | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest RCP Parking - Far Gosford | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 115 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hood street | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.8 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park House | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vantage Chemist | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bupa Dental Care Coventry | 340 m |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Coventry Central Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sue's Off Licence & Newsagent, Hill Field | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Street Park 1,910 m² | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.5 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seagrave Road Allotments 550 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Coventry city walls, a scheduled monument, 630 m (0.4 miles) west. 63 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 12 of them Grade I and 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry city walls | Scheduled monument | 630 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Whitefriars Museum | Listed building, Grade I | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Medieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley Street | Listed building, Grade I | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Cathedral of St Michael | Listed building, Grade I | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Medieval Stone Building | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Site of Cloister, Chapter House and Undercrofts of Coventry Priory | Scheduled monument | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Lady Herbert's Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Cook Street Gate | Scheduled monument | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| London Road Cemetery, Coventry | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 370 m north-east |
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Stivichall Grove | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Rock Spinney | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 | 23 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 25 |
23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sidney Stringer Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillfields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 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 |
| Coventry College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gosford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 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 |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Frederick Bird Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Gulson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get Fruity CV1 5LS | Mobile caterer | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Fabti limited Unique African Store CV1 5LS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Southfields Primary School CV1 5LS | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Masala Mix Catering CV1 5PR | Other catering premises | 100 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Jubilee Christian Centre [RCCGJCC] CV1 5LS | Retailers - other | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Iron Bite Ltd CV1 5DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| MannaHaus Cuisine, Bar & Grill CV1 5PQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Fargo Cafe CV1 5DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Asian Mart Ltd CV1 5DZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Hadramud Mindi Restaurant LTD CV1 5PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Gosford Arms CV1 5DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2020 |
| African, Arab and Afghan Supermarket CV1 5DZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| AGG CV1 5DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Char-Grill CV1 5DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Peppers CV1 5DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 |
| Drugs | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
| Burglary | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (91); On or near Far Gosford Street (42); On or near Alma Street (38); On or near Harnall Row (28); On or near Spring Close (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 64% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 20% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 33% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 13% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 31% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 32% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 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
- CV1 5PR: 25 addresses of 34 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Read Street · South Street · Spring Close · West Street · Days Close · Oxford Street · Winchester Street · East Street · Day's Lane · Harnall Row · All Saints Lane · Binley 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.