Is CV5 6LW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

656 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CV5 6LW. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
235
Shoplifting
135
Public order
47
Criminal damage & arson
42
Other theft
41
Vehicle crime
32
Anti-social behaviour
24
Robbery
22

House prices

£227,721

Average price in Coventry (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 3.8% year on year.

Terraced
£212,250
Semi-detached
£268,326
Detached
£407,173
Flat / maisonette
£129,386

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CV5 6LW 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 CV5 6LW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CV5 6LW on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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