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Living in Coventry
Costs Summary
- Cost of living £301.22
- Housing £1,045.09
- Transportation £50.90
- Sport and leisure £44.50
About Coventry
You'll find Coventry right in the centre of the UK, sitting on the edge of the West Midlands.
The city is famous for being the birthplace of the motor industry, and you’ll still find many prestigious British car manufacturers there. But, that’s not the only draw. Named UK City of Culture for 2021, and host of the Commonwealth Games 2022, Coventry has recently benefited from a large injection of investment. Regeneration projects include a £30 million restoration project run by Historic England.
Coventry is also the home of two highly-rated universities: The University of Warwick and The University of Coventry, and attracts students from all over the world. Many young families and professionals also love the city for it’s affordable cost of living and proximity to beautiful green spaces, like: the 500-acre Coombe Abbey Park, 220-acre Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, and Allesley Park.
Avg. monthly salary £3,068
Avg. rent £690
Pollution Low
Avg. house price £174,460
Avg. council tax £2,059
Internet speed 100 mbps
Demographics
Age
Age 19 and under 22.9%
Age 20 to 29 39.3%
Age 30 to 39 10.7%
Age 40 to 49 9.9%
Age 50 to 59 7.1%
Age 60+ 10.1%
Social grades
Upper / Middle class 10.5%
Lower middle class 44.6%
Skilled working class 13.1%
Working class / Pensioners 31.8%
Politics
Labour 44%
Conservative 43%
Liberal Democrat 6%
Brexit Party 4%
Green 3%
Crime rate in Coventry
- Crime rating High crime
- Crimes last 12m 2209
- Crimes per thousand 292
The local area
There’s a lot of history to explore in Coventry, despite facing extensive bombing during World War Two. The old and new Cathedrals at St Michael’s are probably two of the most important buildings in the city, but it’s also worth checking out the nearby ruins of Bagot’s castle, and Caludon castle.
No trip to Coventry is complete without a trip to the Coventry Transport Museum. This free museum houses the largest collection of British made cars, motorcycles, and bikes, including the Thrust SSC which is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
Local Cafes and Restaurants
- Ikea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- The Spon Gate Pub/bar/nightclub
- JJ's Pub/bar/nightclub
- Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Laser Quest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Toros Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Atrium Health Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Taste Vietnam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Turmeric Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Coventry Caribbean Association Pub/bar/nightclub
- FAIRFAX SOCIAL CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub
- Blue Orchid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Ramada Hotel and Suites Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Aqua Food and Mood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Blue Orchid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- The Aardvark Pub/bar/nightclub
- Shimla Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Flannellys Pub/bar/nightclub
Cost of living in Coventry
| Item name | Avg. price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | £0.73 | £0.50 - £0.90 |
| Bread | £0.87 | £0.61 - £1.25 |
| Eggs | £1.77 | £1.20 - £2.16 |
| Wine | £7.50 | £6.00 - £12.00 |
| Beer | £1.38 | £0.76 - £1.99 |
| Utilities | £201.52 | £187.08 - £560.75 |
| Preschool cost | £977 | £800 - £1,130 |
Housing costs
| Item name | Avg. price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Buy: 2 Bed house | £141K | £95K - £280K |
| Rent: 2 Bed house | £672 PCM | £264 - £2308 |
| Rent HMO | £440 PCM | £324 - £552 |
Public Transport costs
| Item name | Avg. price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| One-way ticket | £2 | £2.20 - £2.80 |
| Monthly pass | £51 | £30.00 - £76.09 |
| Taxi starting tariff | £3 | £2.50 - £3.40 |
Leisure
Weekends in Coventry are well spent exploring the independent stores at FarGo Village, catching a show at the Belgrade Theatre, or simply taking a stroll along Coventry Canal’s picturesque tow paths.
Sports lovers can head to the Ricoh Arena, which is the home of Wasps Rugby & Wasps Netball. The arena also doubles as a huge music venue, and has one of the UK’s largest casinos on site.
| Item name | Avg. price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Club | £25 pm | £16.00 - £40.00 |
| Cinema | £10 pp | £7.00 - £10.75 |
| Inexpensive restaurant | £10 pp | £7.00 - £18.00 |
Moving to Coventry
Many long term residents of Coventry tend to avoid the city centre in favour of areas like Earlsdon, Allesley, and Kenilworth. These areas have the benefit of a village-feel, and leafy green spaces, whilst still being within commutable distance of Coventry, and nearby Birmingham and Warwick.
The rental market in Coventry is dominated by accommodation for the students at the two nearby universities: the University of Coventry, and the University of Warwick. Many students choose to rent near the university, in areas like Canley.
Moving costs
The cost of moving to Coventry will vary depending on the day of the week, demand, and where you’re booking from, but on average you should expect to pay around £1 per mile on top of a loading and unloading fee of £800, and around £125 for dismantling and reassembling.
The following moving costs are based on a 3 bedroom family house and include loading and packing.
- From Coventry to Leeds - £1044
- From Coventry to London - £1035
- From Coventry to Liverpool - £1043
- From Coventry to Manchester - £1031
- From Coventry to Birmingham - £945
- From Coventry to Sheffield - £1016
- From Coventry to Edinburgh - £1238
- From Coventry to Glasgow - £1233
- From Coventry to Cardiff - £1047
- From Coventry to Swansea - £1082
- From Coventry to Bath - £1039
- From Coventry to Bristol - £1026
- From Coventry to Telford - £975
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