Moving to Coventry
West Midlands, England
Getting around
Avanti West Coast services from Coventry station to London Euston. West Midlands Railway links to Birmingham. National Express buses across the city.
Commute to London: 1 hour by train
Key neighbourhoods
Earlsdon
~£290,000Popular residential suburb with a vibrant high street of independent pubs and restaurants and a strong community feel.
Styvechale
~£330,000Quiet, leafy area near the War Memorial Park with larger family homes and a peaceful atmosphere.
Chapelfields
~£220,000Historic area near the city centre with Victorian terraces, a watchmakers' heritage, and regeneration investment.
Finham
~£310,000Suburban area in the south of the city with good schools and proximity to the countryside.
Council tax
The Band D council tax rate in Coventry is £1,989 per year, set by Coventry City Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).
Local tips
- Coventry was UK City of Culture 2021, leaving a legacy of improved cultural venues and public spaces.
- The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum and Coventry Transport Museum are both free to visit.
- Coventry Cathedral, designed by Basil Spence, stands alongside the bombed ruins of the medieval original.
- Fast direct trains to London Euston make the city a viable option for commuters.
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