CV5 6AU postcode in Coventry, England
CV5 6AU is a postcode in Coventry, in the Earlsdon ward. It is in the Coventry South parliamentary constituency and the West Midlands police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where CV5 6AU is, and what is near it
- CV5 6AU
- Other postcodes in CV5 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 2 bus stops
- 3 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.3937, longitude -1.5444)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after CV5 6AU?
- CoventryCouncil, for all local services Coventry: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around CV5 6AU Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- West MidlandsPolice force area
- Coventry SouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Zarah Sultana (Your Party), as Parliament lists them. Contact Zarah Sultana
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at CV5 6AU?
Every home and business at CV5 6AU can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Coventry: 98%
Coventry: 99%
The line marks the figure across Coventry.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at CV5 6AU?
BinDayBuddy does not read Coventry City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Coventry City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is CV5 6AU at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 37 homes and businesses at CV5 6AU. 9 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 8 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Coventry
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for CV5 6AU: 3,710 properties in Coventry are at high risk (2.1% of all its properties). All the figures for Coventry
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of CV5 6AU is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 13:11 on 22 October 2026.
- R Sowe & R Sherbourne and Canley Bk & Finham BkFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: R Sowe & R Sherbourne and Canley Bk & Finham Bk
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 13:11 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near CV5 6AU?
Homes in CV5 6 sold for a typical £263,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 140 sales, up 12.4% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £620,000 15 sales
- Semi-detached £515,000 21 sales
- Terraced £227,500 79 sales
- Flat or maisonette £139,000 25 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole CV5 district: a typical £255,000 from 567 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in CV5 6AU
HM Land Registry records 4 standard sales of homes in CV5 6AU from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 19 September 2025. The middle price was £363,500, from £170,833 to £641,000. Across CV5 6, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £263,500. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near CV5 6AU?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 620 homes in the neighbourhood around CV5 6AU. The largest share of them, 27%, are in council tax band E. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (69%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Coventry for 2026‑27: £2,517. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,678 (band A) to £4,195 (band G); band E, the most common, is £3,076.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 10 (2%) | £1,678 |
| Band B | about 140 (23%) | £1,957 |
| Band C | about 30 (5%) | £2,237 |
| Band D | about 150 (24%) | £2,517 |
| Band E | about 170 (27%) | £3,076 |
| Band F | about 110 (18%) | £3,635 |
| Band G | about 10 (2%) | £4,195 |
| Band H | withheld | £5,033 |
When the homes were built
- None Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 69% 1919 to 1939
- 21% 1945 to 1964
- 6% 1965 to 1982
- 2% 1983 to 1999
- 2% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
Before 1900, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Coventry before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of CV5 6AU is in (ONS area E01009555), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near CV5 6AU?
The nearest open schools to CV5 6AU, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to CV5 6AU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of CV5 6AU is Canley Rail Station, 650 metres away in a straight line.
- Canley Rail Station Railway station 650 mWalk
- Coventry Rail Station Railway station 2.2 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Burnsall Road, 393 m away.
More stations near CV5 6AU, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near CV5 6AU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of CV5 6AU, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Forrest Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 024 7667 2277 1.0 kmWalk
- Govind Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 024 7667 5016 1.1 kmWalk
- Kensington Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2024 · Phone 024 7667 2466 1.3 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near CV5 6AU?
The nearest charging points to the centre of CV5 6AU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Evpoint Charging point · 8 chargers 400 mWalk
- Pod Point Charging point · 2 chargers 800 mWalk
- Evolt Charging point · 2 chargers 900 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near CV5 6AU?
The nearest to the centre of CV5 6AU, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Canley Dental Surgery Phone 024 7646 6793 1.0 kmWalk
- Dentist@6 Phone 024 7667 5417 1.2 kmCycle
- Chapelfields Dental Practice Phone 07459 068325 1.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to CV5 6AU?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 024 7696 8215 7.8 kmDrive
- The Meriden Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2024 · Phone 024 7664 7025 7.9 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near CV5 6AU?
The nearest care homes to the centre of CV5 6AU, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Herald Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 024 7667 1040 500 mWalk
- St Andrews House Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2024 · Phone 024 7667 3745 650 mWalk
- Maurice Edelman House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2018, over 3 years old 750 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near CV5 6AU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of CV5 6AU, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Care Quality Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 0800 970 8844 800 mWalk
- Boots, Cannon Park Centre Mon to Fri 9:30am to 2:15pm, 3pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9:30am to 2:15pm, 3pm to 5pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 024 7641 7158 950 mWalk
- Monarch Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 024 7667 4826 1.0 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near CV5 6AU?
The nearest vets to the centre of CV5 6AU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Broad Lane Vets 2.3 kmCycle
- Godiva Veterinary Clinic 2.8 kmCycle
- Radford Road Vets 3.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is CV5 6AU in a conservation area?
The centre of CV5 6AU is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near CV5 6AU?
Police.uk records 171 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of CV5 6AU in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 8, anti-social behaviour 6, public order 6, bicycle theft 6, drugs 5, robbery 4, other crime 3.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for CV5 6AU
- Ward
- Earlsdon
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- West Midlands
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Coventry
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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