West Midlands · England
Living in Coventry
A revitalised Midlands city, UK City of Culture 2021, with two universities and superb transport links.
Population around 345,000
What Coventry is like
Coventry offers strong value and a young feel, with leafy suburbs like Earlsdon and Stivichall. Its central location makes it popular with commuters across the Midlands.
Education
The University of Warwick (nearby) and Coventry University draw a large student population.
Getting around
Direct trains to London in around an hour and to Birmingham in 20 minutes; well placed on the motorway network.
Jobs & economy
A heritage in the motor industry now focused on advanced engineering, electric vehicles and gaming.
The property market
The average home in Coventry sold for £218,334 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Excellent value
- Central location and fast trains
- Strong engineering and EV sector
- City of Culture legacy