Vardon Drive Coventry
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV3), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9502365.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £552,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: 2 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 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sky Blue Medical Group, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £552,500 | £552,500 | £552,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £499,995 | £499,995 | £499,995 |
| 2019 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £299,000 | £299,000 | £299,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £111,500 | £111,500 | £111,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 4 CV3 6QB | Detached | £552,500 | |
| 8 Jan 2021 | 14 CV3 6QB | Detached | £499,995 | |
| 14 Feb 2019 | 6 CV3 6QB | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2014 | 6 CV3 6QB | Detached | £299,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2007 | 16 CV3 6QB | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 6 Jun 1997 | 2 CV3 6QB | Detached | £111,500 | |
| 22 Dec 1995 | 6 CV3 6QB | Detached | £105,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (33% of about 860 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)
- Land at Oak Lea, Howes Lane: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 2 October 2026 to 6 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 11 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 6QB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CV3 6QG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 11 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 64 m and 66 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV3 6QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV3 6QG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Kenilworth 181,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Howes Lane Finham | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coventry Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | UK Parking Control | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fenside Avenue | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 18.5 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sky Blue Medical Group | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dhaliwal Chemist | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leamington Road Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Coventry Finham Green Lane, Finham Cashzone | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,350 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | The Lucy Price Playing Field 3,730 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Baginton Mill Allotments 2.7 ha | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman fort at The Lunt, a scheduled monument, 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman fort at The Lunt | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Baginton Castle, associated settlement remains, ponds and mill sites | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Deserted medieval village at King's Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| War Memorial Park, Coventry | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Stoney Road Allotments | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| King's Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Whitley Grove | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| The Rough | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Stivichall Common | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Stivichall Grove | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 10 |
8 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Finham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Howes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Grange Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Finham Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 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 |
| Manor Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Stivichall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Meadow Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitley Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleys Kitchen CV3 6FJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Finham Market CV3 6FL | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2024 |
| The Festival CV3 5QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Lucky Star CV3 5NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| The Playhouse Nursery CV3 5NJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Nurseries Styvechale CV3 5NJ | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Go Local CV3 5NJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Fenside Food & Wine CV3 5NJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| RJ Tasty Feast CV3 5NJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (9); On or near Jacklin Drive (7); On or near Roman Way (2); On or near Rees Drive (1); On or near Vardon Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Roman Way · Mill Hill · Mylgrove · Underhill Close · Rees Drive · Alfriston Road · Jacklin Drive · Wychwood Avenue · Fenside Avenue · Winsham Walk · Fenside Avenue · Canford Close
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.