CV1 comprises Coventry's city centre and surrounding areas in the West Midlands. Over the past five years, the district has experienced rental growth of 5.6% annually, outpacing price appreciation of 3.4% per annum, indicating stronger yield dynamics than capital growth. Population increased 1.4% over the same period. The postcode sits in the 73rd percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 54.2/100, classified as early-stage gentrification. This profile suggests the district remains in nascent transformation, with rental demand exceeding property price inflation, relevant for investors evaluating yield-focused strategies in regional urban centres.
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- 1Property prices up 2.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.4% per year
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What's changing in Coventry · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.2 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
Coventry (CV1) common questions
Is Coventry up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Coventry (CV1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 53/100 (Strong), in the top 33% of districts nationally. The score is down 5.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Coventry safe?
Coventry has a safety score of 45/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Coventry?
The average property price in Coventry (CV1) is £252k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Coventry?
The median monthly rent in Coventry (CV1) is £1,010 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Coventry?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Coventry (CV5), Coventry (CV2), Kenilworth (CV8), Coventry (CV7), Coventry (CV4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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