Moving to Coventry (CV7)

Warwickshire · Solihull

Planning a move to CV7? Discover council tax rates, Ofsted-rated schools, broadband speeds, green spaces and more for the Coventry area.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, growing family, or relocating for work, this comprehensive area guide covers everything you need to know before moving to Coventry. From local council tax rates and school ratings to broadband speeds and nearby green spaces, we've compiled the essential data to help you make an informed decision about your new home.

Council Tax in Coventry

Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Coventry, council tax is managed by Solihull. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.

BandProperty Value (1991)Annual Rate
A£0 – £40,000£1464.84
B£40,001 – £52,000£1708.98
C£52,001 – £68,000£1953.12
D£68,001 – £88,000£2197.26
E£88,001 – £120,000£2685.54
F£120,001 – £160,000£3173.82
G£160,001 – £320,000£3662.10
H£320,001+£4394.52

Figures are estimated from the published Band D rate. Actual charges may vary slightly. Property values are based on 1991 valuations used by the Valuation Office Agency.

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Essential Services Near Coventry

70.2 / 100 — This convenience score reflects how well-served the CV7 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population — giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.

Total essential services (GPs + pharmacies + supermarkets)19

Green Spaces in Coventry

Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in CV7 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.

72% of residential postcodes in CV7 have green space within walking distance, indicating good access to outdoor spaces for residents.

Schools in Coventry

For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the CV7 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted — the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.

Broadband in Coventry

Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for CV7 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.

37.5 / 100 — Overall broadband quality score for the CV7 district.

Superfast broadband (≥30Mbps)94.6%
Ultrafast broadband (≥100Mbps)75.6%
Gigabit capable75.6%
Below USO (≤10Mbps)0.1%

Energy Performance in Coventry

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for CV7 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be — which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.

Median EPC bandD
Median EPC score69
Total rated properties6413
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