William Arnold Close Coventry
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV2), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9502476.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Barras Heath, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Godiva Group Practice, about 300 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 166 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
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (7); Maisonette, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (8). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (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 A (46% of about 710 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)
- 4-8 and Adj Caludon Road, CV2 4LP: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 509-511 Walsgrave Road: up to 32 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
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 addresses are about 97 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV2 4NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV2 4RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Coventry Arena 135,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alpha House Upper Stoke | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Meadow Bus Station Coventry | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Cromwell Street - Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 97 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 18.7 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Godiva Group Practice | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crestpharmacy - Clay Lane | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Smile Centre | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsgrave Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barras Heath 2.5 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Margaret's Park 1.9 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.0 ha | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 490 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Site of Charterhouse | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Coventry city walls | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Lady Herbert's Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Cook Street Gate | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| London Road Cemetery, Coventry | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 910 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Swanswell Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Rock Spinney | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Quinton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Binley Little Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Wyken Slough | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoke Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Frederick Bird Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Stoke Heath Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ravensdale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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) |
| St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lyng Hall School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Stanton Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gosford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Hillfields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperchase CV2 4JR | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Upper Stoke Post Office CV2 4LZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 4 May 2023 |
| The Barras Chippy CV2 4LY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Doaba PB32 LTD CV2 4LY | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2024 |
| Stoke Primary School CV2 4LF | School/college/university | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| International Supermarket CV2 4LT | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Mini Market CV2 4LT | Retailers - other | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Atadan African Store CV2 4LT | Retailers - other | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Sweet Wheels CV2 4NA | Mobile caterer | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fruit and Veg CV2 4LT | Retailers - other | 220 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Barras Social Club CV2 4LZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Punjabi Rasoi CV2 4LZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jade Garden CV2 4LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| WAVA Hall CV2 4PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2022 |
| The Highlife Centre CV2 4LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barras Green (29); On or near Coventry Street (29); On or near Stoke Row (26); On or near Shakespeare Street (25); On or near Petrol Station (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 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
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
Stratford Street · Stoke Row · Barras Green · Coventry Street · Shakespeare Street · Milton Street · Welsh Road · Mercer Avenue · Clay Lane · Ansty Road · Dawes Close · Briton 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.