Is CV1 5EL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1158 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CV1 5EL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
468
Shoplifting
142
Other theft
84
Criminal damage & arson
77
Public order
62
Vehicle crime
59
Drugs
57
Burglary
51

House prices

£227,679

Average price in Coventry (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 3.7% year on year.

Terraced
£211,461
Semi-detached
£268,524
Detached
£411,053
Flat / maisonette
£129,664

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CV1 5EL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CV1 5EL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CV1 5EL on Check Food Hygiene

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