CV5Coventry

Coventry City Centre & Suburbs

Coventry City Centre & Suburbs investment guide. Average gross yield 4.6%, balanced market rental demand.

4.6%avg gross yield

£252kavg sold price (807 sales, 12mo)

Balanced marketrental demand

Article 4: Yes· HMO - 30.9.23

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.6%

-1.7% vs Coventry avg (6.3%)

Average Asking Price

£252,068

high confidence (807 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,033

2-bed · 3-bed £1,245 · 6.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£280

City avg £225/sqft · 55 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in CV5

1-bed

£790

per month

4.6% yield

2-bed

£1,033

per month

6.1% yield

3-bed

£1,245

per month

5.5% yield

4-bed

£1,687

per month

6.0% yield

Ownership mix

CV5 vs UK average · 29,162 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 9% socially rented (8pp lower than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

38.1%(UK 32.9%)

+5.2pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

30.9%(UK 29.7%)

+1.2pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

22.0%(UK 20.3%)

+1.7pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

9.0%(UK 17.1%)

-8.1pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in CV5

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	5.9%	£235,716	£1,150
Semi-detached →	4.5%	£304,878	£1,149
Detached →	3.2%	£452,450	£1,223
Flat →	8.3%	£138,750	£964

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About Coventry City Centre & Suburbs (CV5, Coventry)

CV5 attracts property investors seeking accessible entry prices with reliable rental yields. The average asking price of £252,068 combined with a 4.6% gross yield provides a balanced investment proposition, particularly for those building portfolios in the Midlands market.

The tenant mix skews towards professional renters and young families, with particular strength in the 2-bedroom segment (6.1% yield). This demographic typically values affordability and proximity to employment centres, creating consistent, low-turnover tenancies across the postcode.

Investors should monitor the balanced market conditions carefully, as rental demand neither strongly favours landlords nor tenants. Property selection and tenant quality become critical differentiators in this competitive environment; focus on well-maintained stock in established residential areas to maximise returns.

Sold Price Trend - CV5

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-7.0% over 2 years

Flip Activity - CV5

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

↑ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+30.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

14 mo

Flip rate

1.0%

of all sales

Recent case studies

stonebury avenue

Detached

Bought Apr 24

£300k

Sold Sept 25

£370k

18 mo+16.1%*

Gross 23.3%

mayfield road

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£180k

Sold Jun 25

£232k

15 mo+26.5%*

Gross 28.6%

sovereign road

Terraced

Bought Oct 24

£174k

Sold Jun 25

£250k

8 mo+46.8%*

Gross 44.1%

heathfield road

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£191k

Sold May 25

£252k

14 mo+29.3%*

Gross 31.7%

shakleton road

Flat

Bought Apr 24

£100k

Sold Mar 25

£137k

11 mo+30.0%*

Gross 37.0%

holyhead road

Terraced

Bought Jan 24

£186k

Sold Mar 25

£290k

14 mo+50.7%*

Gross 55.9%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - CV5

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

Article 4 Direction (HMO)In effect

HMO conversions in this LPA require planning approval under:

HMO - 30.9.23

+ 13 other Article 4 directions in Coventry (conservation areas, change-of-use, demolition control). Not HMO-related.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Coventry. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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