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CV6 7 area guide

Who lives in CV6 7, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Coventry
Region
West Midlands
Population
24,482 (2024)
At a glance

What CV6 7 is like

The CV6 7 postcode sector in Coventry covers 209 live postcodes and is home to about 24,482 people across 14 census neighbourhoods. 53.6% of households own their home, 24.4% rent privately and 21.4% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 35–39, and 52.8% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in CV6 7 sold for a median of £194,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CV6 7 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.2/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
8/ 10

Higher than most — 46.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£194,000

Median over 85 sales in CV6 7, +1% on the year before.

TransportMore
5.0/ 10

Good — 1 station within a mile, 39 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 7 rated schools in CV6 7 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£41,759

Average a year, before tax — higher than 16% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    46.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.2 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  3. 03
    A big private rental marketPositive

    24.4% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

CV6 7 FAQs

01
Is CV6 7 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.2 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 46.5 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10 (good).
02
How much does a house cost in CV6 7?

The median sale price over the last year was £194,000.

Homes in CV6 7 sold for a median of £194,000 across 85 sales in the year to August 2026, +1% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is CV6 7 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 46.5 offences per 1,000 people a year around CV6 7, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.
04
Who lives in CV6 7?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 35–39, at 7.7% of residents. 53.6% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (38.2%).
05
Which council covers CV6 7?

CV6 7 is in Coventry.

CV6 7 is in Coventry, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is CV6 7?

Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.

There are 39 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 5.0 out of 10 (good). The nearest station is Coventry Arena Rail Station, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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