CV4 covers a substantial portion of Coventry's central and southern areas, encompassing the university campus and surrounding residential zones. Over the past five years, the postcode has experienced minimal price growth at 0.6% CAGR, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 5.9% CAGR. Population growth remained flat at 0.5% over the same period. The district scores 46.4 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally. Early-stage gentrification characteristics suggest ongoing urban regeneration activity, though the modest price performance and demographic stagnation indicate limited recent momentum in the wider investment cycle.
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- 1Property prices up 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Coventry · June 2026
3 planning applications submitted in CV4 over the last six months.
- Full planning permission for creation of 6 no. padel courts with associated canopy and ancillary ...Apr 2026 · Registered
- Full planning permission for creation of access road, servicing yard and coach layby with associa...Mar 2026 · Registered
- Application for prior approval for the replacement of three existing window openings with emergen...Jan 2026 · Decided
Coventry (CV4) common questions
Is Coventry up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Coventry (CV4) as Early. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 71% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Coventry safe?
Coventry has a safety score of 51/100 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 (CV4) is £391k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Coventry?
The median monthly rent in Coventry (CV4) is £1,249 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Coventry?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Coventry (CV7), Kenilworth (CV8), Coventry (CV5), Coventry (CV1), Coventry (CV2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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