Foleshill East
Coventry 015 · 7 sub-areas · 13,740 residents
Coventry 015 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Coventry, home to around 13,740 people and one of the city's more affordable corners. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £914 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a two-bed. With a young, diverse population and strong greenspace access, it's a practical choice for families and budget-conscious renters alike.
Foleshill East is a commuter neighbourhood within Coventry — train into Birmingham runs in around 53 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Foleshill East?
3 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,021 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Foleshill East in Coventry
Living in Foleshill East
This part of Coventry has a distinctly family-oriented feel — nearly a third of residents are under 18, which is well above typical city averages, and couples with children make up more than a quarter of households. Streets here tend to be quieter and more residential than Coventry's city centre, with most people getting around by car rather than public transport.
On costs, the neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of Coventry's range. A two-bed comes in around £914 a month — meaningfully cheaper than the UK's national two-bed median of around £1,200. The median house price is roughly £148,000, which translates to a deposit savings timeline of just over two years for a typical local earner. Council tax for a Band D property runs £2,517 a year.
The population here is notably diverse — an ethnic diversity index of 66.5 and just over half of residents born in the UK point to one of Coventry's more multicultural communities. The degree-educated share sits at around 28%, broadly in line with the wider city. Renters make up the majority: around 36% rent privately and a substantial 29% are in social housing, while only 34% own their home.
For getting around, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.3 km away — about a 29-minute walk, though most residents drive. Birmingham is reachable by public transport in around 53 minutes. Greenspace is a genuine plus: 84% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space, with the nearest park just over 200 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Coventry 015 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's affordable, has good greenspace access — 84% of residents are within easy walking distance of a park — and a strong sense of community in a diverse, family-heavy neighbourhood. The trade-offs are a higher-than-average crime rate and relatively low Ofsted ratings for nearby schools. It suits families and renters watching their budget more than those prioritising prestige or school catchments.
- What is the rent in Coventry 015?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £760 a month, a two-bed around £914, and a three-bed around £1,067. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. The two-bed figure is well below the UK median of roughly £1,200, making this one of the more affordable parts of Coventry for renters.
- Is Coventry 015 safe?
- Crime runs at around 136 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80. The neighbourhood sits in the most deprived decile nationally, which correlates with higher crime in most UK cities. It's not the most concerning part of Coventry, but it's worth checking street-level data for the specific roads you're considering.
- What's the commute from Coventry 015 to Birmingham city centre?
- By public transport, Birmingham is roughly 53 minutes away. Most residents drive — about 53% commute by car — and the nearest mainline rail station is around 2.3 km away. There's no metro or tram service in this part of Coventry, so you'll be relying on train or bus connections for longer journeys.
- Who lives in Coventry 015?
- It's a young, diverse, family-oriented neighbourhood. Nearly a third of residents are under 18, and couples with children make up over a quarter of households. Just over half of residents were born in the UK, reflecting a genuinely multicultural community. Tenure is split fairly evenly between private renters, owner-occupiers, and social housing tenants.
- What schools are near Coventry 015?
- There are 175 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful. Around 48% of those nearby are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.1 km away. Given the high under-18 population, it's worth checking individual school catchment areas before committing to a street.
- How affordable is buying a home in Coventry 015?
- The median house price is around £148,000, which is low by UK standards. On a typical local salary of around £33,000 a year, it takes roughly two years to save a deposit — one of the more achievable timelines in the West Midlands. That said, rents still absorb nearly half of typical take-home pay, so saving while renting requires discipline.