Starling Close Coventry
8 addresses across 1 postcode (CV4), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9505207.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £194,245 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 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 A; 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 Tile Hill, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Forrest Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | £194,245 | £178,995 | £204,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 2019 | 6 CV4 8EE | Terraced | £205,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jan 2018 | 4 CV4 8EE | Terraced | £181,995 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Nov 2017 | 2 CV4 8EE | Terraced | £178,995 | |
| 6 Nov 2017 | 6 CV4 8EE | Terraced | £183,995 | |
| 3 Nov 2017 | 7 CV4 8EE | Detached | £214,995 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Nov 2017 | 5 CV4 8EE | Semi-detached | £204,995 | New build. |
| 3 Nov 2017 | 3 CV4 8EE | Semi-detached | £204,495 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2016 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 610 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.
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 8 addresses are between 97 m and 99 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV4 8EE | 88% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tile Hill 542,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glebe Close Westwood Business Park | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coventry Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 46 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wolfe Road | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Forrest Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Monarch Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J H Dental Surgery | 290 m |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Police station | Canley Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Bannerbrook, Banner Lane Cashzone | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 11 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cov-Tech Rugby Football Club 3.5 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Shilling Wood | Wood | 370 m south |
| Park Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Limbrick Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Pig Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finham Park 2 | Secondary | 11–19 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Charter Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 310 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Templars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Westwood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers | Secondary | 13–19 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hereward College of Further Education | 16 plus | 14–99 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Leigh Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 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 |
| West Coventry Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Limbrick Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mount Nod Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackalberry Day Care CV4 8BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Willowbrook Residents Kitchen CV4 8DJ | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| The Sovereign CV4 8DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Legends The Sandwich Shop CV4 8DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Family Shopper CV4 8DA | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| St Georges Plaice CV4 8DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Miquill CV4 8DW | School/college/university | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Vintage Events CV4 9AP | Mobile caterer | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| JianBing Hut CV4 9UT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Xcel Leisure Centre CV4 8DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 May 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wansfell Close (28); On or near Glebe Close (27); On or near Penrose Close (20); On or near Skylark Street (15); On or near Kele Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 69% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 40% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- CV4 8EE: 8 addresses of 93 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Greenfich Road · Founders Close · Papenham Green · Renfrew Walk · Hummingbird Avenue · Papenham Green · Founder Close · Kele Road · Glebe Close · Skylark Street · Thomas Sharp Street · Glenrosa Walk
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.