Naul's Mill & Bishopsgate Green
Coventry 020 · 6 sub-areas · 11,311 residents
Coventry 020 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Coventry, home to around 11,300 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £914 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for two-beds and reflecting this area's position as one of Coventry's more affordable pockets. Nearly half of residents rent privately, and the area sits in the second most deprived decile nationally.
Naul's Mill & Bishopsgate Green is a commuter neighbourhood within Coventry — train into Birmingham runs in around 43 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Naul's Mill & Bishopsgate Green?
4 parks and 4 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 14 restaurants and 3 pubs in five minutes; 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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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Naul's Mill & Bishopsgate Green in Coventry
Living in Naul's Mill & Bishopsgate Green
This part of Coventry has a markedly young, mixed character — over a third of residents are aged 18 to 34, well above what you'd find in most English neighbourhoods. It's a place shaped by private renting, transient households, and a significant share of international-born residents: only around 56% were born in the UK. That gives the area energy and diversity, but it also means high turnover and the wear that comes with a densely tenanted stock.
On rent, you're in relatively affordable territory. A one-bed runs about £760 a month, a two-bed around £914, and a three-bed just over £1,000. Rents rose around 2.7% in the past year, which is modest. The trade-off is that affordability here is relative — the rent-to-take-home ratio sits at nearly 47%, meaning the area is still a stretch for lower earners, even if the absolute figures look low compared to Birmingham or London.
Around 47% of households rent privately, with a further 22% in social housing — owner-occupation at just 30% is low by any measure. The ethnic diversity index of 60 reflects a genuinely mixed community, and around 30% of residents hold a degree, roughly in line with city averages. One in three households is single-person, suggesting a mix of young professionals, students, and solo renters rather than family households.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.8 km away — around a 23-minute walk — connecting to Birmingham in under 45 minutes by public transport. Around 46% of residents commute by car, while public transport accounts for only 14%, suggesting most journeys are made independently. Broadband coverage is excellent: 100% of premises can access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for a more granular look at the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Coventry 020 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are genuinely affordable — a two-bed runs around £914 a month — and broadband is excellent. The area is young and diverse, which suits some renters well. The trade-offs are a crime rate above the national average and an Ofsted picture that's below par, so families with children may want to research specific schools and streets carefully.
- What is the rent in Coventry 020?
- A one-bed typically costs around £760 a month, a two-bed around £914, and a three-bed just over £1,067. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 2.7% in the past year, which is relatively modest.
- Is Coventry 020 safe?
- Crime runs at around 129 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is notably higher than the UK average of roughly 80. The area sits in deprivation decile 2 nationally, and elevated crime tends to come with that. Crime does cluster by street, so it's worth checking street-level data before committing to a specific address.
- What's the commute from Coventry 020 to Birmingham city centre?
- By public transport it's around 43 minutes to Birmingham. The nearest mainline rail station is approximately 1.8 km away — about a 23-minute walk. Around 46% of residents drive rather than use public transport, so many locals opt for car commutes.
- Who lives in Coventry 020?
- Predominantly young renters — over a third of residents are aged 18 to 34. Around 47% rent privately and 22% are in social housing. It's an internationally mixed community, with only 56% of residents born in the UK and an ethnic diversity index of 60. One in three households lives alone.
- What schools are near Coventry 020?
- There are 137 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't an issue. Around 42% of those schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 549 metres away. Check the Ofsted website for current ratings on specific schools.
- How affordable is Coventry 020 compared to other parts of Coventry?
- It's on the more affordable end. A two-bed at around £914 sits below the UK national median for two-beds, and the typical deposit takes about 2.7 years to save. That said, rent still absorbs nearly 47% of median take-home pay locally, so it's affordable in absolute terms but not necessarily easy on stretched incomes.