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
Band D council tax in Coventry averages £2,516.72 a year for 2026/27, including the police and fire precepts. Your own bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H), and can differ within the area where a parish sets its own precept. Source: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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.
Useful links for Coventry
Nearby locations
Check the area around Coventry
Free tools using official data to weigh up Coventry before you move.
Guides for your move to Coventry
Step-by-step guides for the tasks you'll need to sort when moving to Coventry.
Moving to Coventry? Get your free personalised checklist
Enter your move date and we'll build a timeline tailored to you — free, no sign-up needed.
Get your free moving checklist