Railton Close Coventry
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV1,CV5), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9505734.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (A: 8).
- 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 88% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 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: It is about 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broomfield Park Med.ctr., about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 186 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
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2025 (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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 1,710 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)
- Former Transco Site, Abbots Lane: up to 212 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Steeple House Percy Street: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Watch Close: up to 49 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- The Grapes, 85 Radford Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Land around the Rugby Stadium, between the Butts and railway line: up to 85 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Vintage House, St. Nicholas Street/Leicester Row, Coventry, CV1 4BN: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Land North of Lamb street and West of Bishop street: up to 138 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Charles Ager Smithford Way: up to 55 homes, not permissioned (840 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV5 8JL | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| CV1 4PY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 89 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV1 4PY | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Duckham Court Spon End | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 106 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chester Street Coventry | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broomfield Park Med.ctr. | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medx Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 280 m |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Coventry Central Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spongate News & Convenience | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.6 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,500 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holyhead Road Allotments 1.2 ha | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 8.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 119-123, Upper Spon Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) south. 45 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 119-123, Upper Spon Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bonds Hospital | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Bablake School | Listed building, Grade I | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Cast iron single-span bridge 110m WNW of Sherbourne House | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Cook Street Gate | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Lady Herbert's Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Site of Cloister, Chapter House and Undercrofts of Coventry Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Stoney Road Allotments | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Stivichall Grove | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Stivichall Common | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| The Spinney | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 8 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Spon Gate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barr's Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Radford Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hearsall Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Souls' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coundon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coventry College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Earlsdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coundon CV6 1DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Allambie House CV1 4AW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Dynamos CV6 1AB | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Edge Club (Before & After School) CV6 1AB | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Moseley Primary School CV6 1AB | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Londis Supermarket CV1 3AF | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Godiva Hotel CV1 3AS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd CV5 8BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Greggs CV5 8BW | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Coundon Indian Cuisine CV6 1DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dosa Village CV6 1DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Wok@Star CV6 1DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Nisa Local CV6 1DY | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Ocean Cafe CV6 1HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Lammas House CV6 1QH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hawksworth Drive (40); On or near Chester Street (31); On or near Coundon Street (31); On or near Coundon Road (26); On or near Duckham Court (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 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 | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 63% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 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
Stanier Avenue · Worsdell Close · Hawksworth Drive · Hollick Road · Collett Walk · Duckham Court · Alvis Road · Cole Court · Seamus Walsh Drive · Chester Street · Coundon Road · Coundon 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.