Royston Close Coventry
19 addresses across 1 postcode (CV3), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9501948.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £445,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 6).
- 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 5 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bredon Avenue Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £353,750 | £345,000 | £362,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £238,500 | £237,000 | £240,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £210,000 | £200,000 | £220,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| 2000 | 3 | £116,500 | £114,000 | £143,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 6 CV3 2SR | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 1 CV3 2SR | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2021 | 4 CV3 2SR | Detached | £362,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2014 | 15 CV3 2SR | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2009 | 1 CV3 2SR | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2007 | 15 CV3 2SR | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 3 CV3 2SR | Semi-detached | £237,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2005 | 5 CV3 2SR | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2004 | 4 CV3 2SR | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2004 | 7 CV3 2SR | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2002 | 2 CV3 2SR | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2001 | 1 CV3 2SR | Detached | £128,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2000 | 10 CV3 2SR | Detached | £116,500 | |
| 3 Aug 2000 | 10 CV3 2SR | Detached | £114,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 12 CV3 2SR | Detached | £143,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1991-1995 (3); 2003-2006 (1). 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 B (53% of about 590 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Vincent Wyles House: up to 144 homes, permissioned (870 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 1 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 19 addresses are between 72 m and 75 m above sea level (73 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV3 2SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gainford Rise Stoke | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 29 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blandford Drive | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bredon Avenue Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Parlour | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Belgrave Stores, Wyken | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.5 ha | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Estate Allotments 3.1 ha | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Bartholomew, a listed building (Grade I), 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Bartholomew | Listed building, Grade I | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Woodlands | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Moated site 190m south of Caludon Castle | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Caludon Castle: a moated site and part of an associated water management system | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Ernesford Grange moated site, Binley | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Combe Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Pool | Lake or reservoir | 840 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Little Rough | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Binley Little Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Big Rough | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Walsgrave Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 19 |
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Bridge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 120 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Caludon Castle School | Secondary | 11–18 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pearl Hyde Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Richard Lee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ernesford Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wyken Croft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ravensdale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Walsgrave Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ernesford Grange Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Group UK Ltd CV3 2PD | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Tesco Cafe CV2 2TS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Faygate Close (11); On or near Gainford Rise (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- CV3 2SR: 19 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gainford Rise · Faygate Close · Coombe Park Road · B4082 · Henley Road · Bracadale Close · Bridgeacre Gardens · Fieldside Lane · Glebefarm Grove · Dunvegan Close · Clifford Bridge Road · Burnside
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.