Postcode report
Is CV3 5BD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CV3 5BD: area rating, property, schools and local change
CV3 5BD is a postcode in Cheylesmore, Coventry, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CV3 5BD, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CV3 5BD are local prosperity and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CV3 5BD is based on Coventry 040 Census 2021. It covers 8,518 residents, 3,927 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CV3 5BD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CV3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £258k from 105 rolling sales, up 7.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CV3 5BD can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CV3 5BD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CV3 5BD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 18 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CV3 5BD
Is CV3 5BD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CV3 5BD?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CV3 5BD?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CV3 5BD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CV3 5BD?
LocaleIQ matched CV3 5BD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CV3 5BD?
The latest median sold price is £258k based on 105 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CV3 5BD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.