Postcode report
Is CV5 8YU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CV5 8YU: area rating, property, schools and local change
CV5 8YU is a postcode in Whoberley, Coventry, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CV5 8YU, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CV5 8YU are property market signals and jobs, while health 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 CV5 8YU is based on Coventry 039 Census 2021. It covers 7,692 residents, 5,011 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 36% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 50% 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 1/10.
For property prices near CV5 8YU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CV5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £285k from 139 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CV5 8YU 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CV5 8YU 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 CV5 8YU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 CV5 8YU
Is CV5 8YU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% 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 CV5 8YU?
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 CV5 8YU?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CV5 8YU?
LocaleIQ matched CV5 8YU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CV5 8YU?
The latest median sold price is £285k based on 139 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CV5 8YU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.