Townsend Road Coventry
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV3), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9502321.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £373,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are 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 D; 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 660 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, War Memorial Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 88 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 Phoenix Family Care, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £373,500 | £295,000 | £452,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £247,500 | £245,000 | £250,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £215,500 | £215,500 | £215,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2022 | 8 CV3 6HQ | Detached | £452,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2022 | 3 CV3 6HQ | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2003 | 2 CV3 6HQ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 5 CV3 6HQ | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2001 | 5 CV3 6HQ | Semi-detached | £215,500 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 153 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 D (35% of about 690 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)
- Chestnut School, 8 Park Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Wisteria Lodge, Earlsdon Avenue South: up to 24 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Land bounded by Railway, Grosvenor Road, Manor Road and including Greyfriars Green, Station Square.: up to 2,500 homes, permissioned (830 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, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV3 6HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
| CV3 6JD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 86 m and 88 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV3 6HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV3 6JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Tile Hill 542,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest War Memorial Park Stivichall | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coventry Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest UK Parking Control | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 71 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Humphrey Burtons Road 2 | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.2 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Phoenix Family Care | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cheylesmore Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest R Osman And Associates | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hsbc ATM | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest War Memorial Park 50 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,000 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spencer Park 6.0 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stoney Road Allotments 4.4 ha | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 54 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is War Memorial in Coventry War Memorial Park, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m south-west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial in Coventry War Memorial Park | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south-west |
| Stoney Road Allotments | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| War Memorial Park, Coventry | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Cast iron single-span bridge 110m WNW of Sherbourne House | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Site of Charterhouse | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Coventry city walls | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stivichall Grove | Wood | 170 m north-west |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Stivichall Common | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Whitley Grove | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stivichall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earlsdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Grange Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Howes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hearsall Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spon Gate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Finham Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigour Life Private Ltd CV3 6HX | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Coventry Masonic Hall CV3 6AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Day Nursery CV3 6AU | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Londis CV3 5DP | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Flame & Ice also T/A Greek Twist CV3 5DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Poseidon Fish Bar CV3 5DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Open Arms CV3 5DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Hylands Hotel CV3 6AU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 370 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2023 |
| The Bistro | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Thomas Franks Ltd Davenport Lodge Nursery School CV5 6QA | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Bosworth Butchers CV3 5FE | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Subway CV3 5HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Adare Drive (11); On or near The Monk'S Croft (8); On or near Townsend Road (3); On or near Townsend Croft (2); On or near Humphrey Burton'S Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Townsend Croft · Humphrey Burton's Road · The Hiron · Kenilworth Court · Kenilworth Court · Benedictine Road · Adare Drive · Daintree Croft · Orchard Crescent · Hiron Croft · Carthusian Road · Davenport 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.