Coventry area guides
For an easy way to find information about some key local areas in Coventry start by searching our Coventry area guide. Alphabetically ordered by area name you'll find all you want to know about Coventry - from local area highlights, the latest property to buy or rent, leading local Estate Agencies and lists of local area resources.
Located in the Central Midlands and with a population of 303,475 [1] Coventry is the 9th largest city in Britain in terms of population, and is especially renowned for being home to Coventry Cathedral, which is one of the most modern cathedrals in the World. Coventry is located 95 miles northwest of London, making it the most inland city in England. In recent years Coventry has invested into improvement and addition of a range of new facilities including stadiums, hospitals, shopping centers and new leisure facilities [2] .Ã|
Coventry experiences standard British weather similar to London, with frequent rain and low temperatures during winter and temperatures up to 20ðC during summer.
Serviced by rail with one main and two suburban railway stations Coventry has regular train services to Birmingham and London as well as rail links to the South Coast. The M6, M69, M45 and M40 motorways all have nearby city access and a dual carriageway opened in 1998 has improved traffic flows into the city. Coventry airport has services to over 20 European destinations and is situated five miles from the city. Birmingham airport is 11 miles west from Coventry and has flights worldwide.
Coventry Property Market
The majority of houses in Coventry are terraced (53 per cent) with the lowest percentage being semi-detached. The area caters well to retirees and small families with the average price of Coventry homes below the national average [3].
Coventry has two universities, Coventry University within the central city, and University of Warwick in the southern suburbs. The large student population in these areas mean that the market for Coventry rental property is strong. However the overall trend for property in Coventry is owner occupied.