Salt Lane Coventry
83 addresses across 3 postcodes (CV1), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9501969.
- 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 A; Band D in Coventry costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Grey Friars Green, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 82 of its 83 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Anchor Centre, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 733 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 (80% of about 3,270 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, High Street Conservation Area. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- FORD'S HOSPITAL, grade I
- 7 LITTLE PARK STREET, grade II*
- Kirby House and forecourt railings, grade II*
- ROSE AND CROWN INN, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- City Centre South: up to 1,575 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Coventry Central Police Station: up to 600 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- New Union Street: up to 170 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Charles Ager Smithford Way: up to 55 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Student Union and Priory Halls, Priory Street: up to 84 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Former Gala Bingo, Fairfax Street: up to 874 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Whitefriars Street Car Park: up to 185 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Land West of Bishop Street (corner with Well Street): up to 40 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 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
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 83 addresses are between 87 m and 89 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV1 2GX | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CV1 2GY | 25% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
| CV1 2JZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 71 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Magistrates Court Coventry | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Salt Lane Car Park | 40 m |
| EV charging points | 136 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ESB Energy Charging Station | 40 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Anchor Centre | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 330 m |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Coventry Central Police Station | 250 m |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 30 High Street Lloyds Bank | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grey Friars Green 1.2 ha | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Swanswell Recreation Ground 1.8 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | Spencer Park 6.0 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seagrave Road Allotments 550 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ford's Hospital, a listed building (Grade I), 60 m south-west. 139 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 14 of them Grade I and 16 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ford's Hospital | Listed building, Grade I | 60 m south-west |
| 7 Little Park Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m east |
| Number 22 (Cellarage Only) | Listed building, Grade I | 80 m north-east |
| Kirby House and forecourt railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m south-east |
| Site of Cloister, Chapter House and Undercrofts of Coventry Priory | Scheduled monument | 300 m north |
| Coventry city walls | Scheduled monument | 360 m north-east |
| Lady Herbert's Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Cook Street Gate | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Stoney Road Allotments | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Stivichall Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Stivichall Common | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Whitley Grove | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 83 |
82 of the street's 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Stringer Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 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 |
| Coventry College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Spon Gate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barr's Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillfields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gosford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Bader Restaurant CV1 5RE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Tesco Express CV1 5RE | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Castle Grounds CV1 2JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| The Castle Grounds CV1 2UR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Vault Coffee Lounge CV1 2JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Merkur Slots CV1 1LB | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| OXFAM CV1 1LB | Retailers - other | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Earl of Mercia CV1 5RE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Royal Aroma CV1 1LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 27 Oct 2025 |
| T & A Retail CV1 5RE | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Dosa Express CV1 5RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Noodle Bar CV1 5RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Spicy Squirrel CV1 2GY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Croffle Bank CV1 5RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Subway CV1 5RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 264 |
| Shoplifting | 89 |
| Public order | 71 |
| Other theft | 60 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
| Drugs | 32 |
| Bicycle theft | 30 |
| Burglary | 24 |
| Theft from the person | 24 |
| Robbery | 23 |
| Possession of weapons | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other crime | 7 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (153); On or near Parking Area (146); On or near Trinity Lane (143); On or near Greyfriars Lane (84); On or near High Street (72).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 69% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 27% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 37% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 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) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 55% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL: Section 50, 22 October 2026 to 23 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CV1 2GX: 78 addresses
- CV1 2JZ: 3 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- CV1 2GY: 2 addresses of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Barracks Way · High Street · Hertford Street · Barracks Way · Pepper Lane · Hay Lane · Warwick Lane · Earl Street · Little Park Street · St Mary Street · Bayley Lane · Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre
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.