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Coventry live market dataUpdated 2026-01

Invest in Coventry Property

Central England location with strong university demand

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COVENTRY LIVE SNAPSHOT
2026-01
Avg yield
6.2%
Live across the city
Live stock
£225,000
Listings indexed
Median price
£225,000
City-wide
Coventry This week

Coventry, in four numbers.

Today's reading of the Coventry market, pulled from our live scraper feed.

Median asking priceup +4.5% YoY
£225,000
across all property types and bed counts
12-MO TREND+4.5%
Avg gross yieldup +0.2%
6.2%
Stress-tested at 5.5%, BTL stock only
12-MO TRENDRange 5-7.5%
Live stock+4.5%
£225,000
Active listings indexed today
8-WK TREND+4.5%
Time on marketstable
32 days
Median days from list to SSTC
12-MO TRENDstable
Yield leaderboard - Coventry areas

Where Coventry stacks tightest.

Top areas ranked by median gross yield right now.

#1STOKStoke - 33 active7.2%
#2FOLEFoleshill - 31 active7.0%
#3CITYCity Center - 39 active6.5%
04CANLCanley - 49 active6.0%
05EARLEarlsdon - 55 active5.8%

Coventry by property type

2-bed terrace7.5%
3-bed terrace6.7%
4-bed HMO7.3%
2-bed flat5.9%
3-bed semi5.6%
1-bed flat5.3%
4-bed semi5.2%
5-bed detached5.0%
The shortlist

Coventry areas worth your Saturday morning.

Earlsdon

Professional market - Good amenities - Established area
5.8% yield

Popular residential area with professional tenants. Good amenities and yields.

Avg price
£275k
Avg yield
5.8%
Profile
Professional market
Popular residential area with professional tenants.See Earlsdon listings

Stoke

Affordable - High yields - Value area
7.2% yield

Affordable area with high yields. Mixed market with regeneration potential.

Avg price
£165k
Avg yield
7.2%
Profile
Affordable
Affordable area with high yields.See Stoke listings

City Center

Central - Students - New builds
6.5% yield

Modern apartments near universities. Strong student and professional demand.

Avg price
£195k
Avg yield
6.5%
Profile
Central
Modern apartments near universities.See City Center listings

Canley

Warwick area - Students - Staff market
6% yield

Near University of Warwick. Popular with students and university staff.

Avg price
£245k
Avg yield
6%
Profile
Warwick area
Near University of Warwick.See Canley listings

Foleshill

Affordable - Diverse - Strong demand
7% yield

Diverse area with affordable entry. Strong rental demand and good yields.

Avg price
£155k
Avg yield
7%
Profile
Affordable
Diverse area with affordable entry.See Foleshill listings
The case

Why Coventry, in four numbers.

Coventry benefits from City of Culture investment and excellent connectivity. Two universities with 50,000+ students, affordable prices compared to Birmingham, and ongoing regeneration create diverse opportunities.

01 - Yield
£225,000
Avg Property Price

University Demand

50,000+ students from Coventry and Warwick universities. Strong demand in Canley, city center, and student corridors.

02 - Demand
6.2%
Avg Rental Yield

Central Location

Heart of England with excellent connectivity. London in 1 hour, Birmingham in 20 minutes. Attracts commuters and professionals.

03 - Regen
620+
Properties Available

City of Culture Legacy

2021 City of Culture status brought investment. Continued regeneration improving city center and attracting businesses.

04 - Liquidity
£225,000
Avg Property Price

Affordable Entry

More affordable than Birmingham (£225k vs £250k). Similar yields with lower deposit requirements.

Coventry Operator FAQ

Coventry questions, answered.

Is Coventry good for property investment?
Yes. Strong university demand (50,000+ students), central location, and affordable prices. City of Culture investment improving desirability.
What are the best areas for buy-to-let?
Students: Canley, city center, Earlsdon. Professionals: Earlsdon, Cheylesmore. Value: Stoke, Foleshill (highest yields). Mix of strategies available.
How does Coventry compare to Birmingham?
More affordable (£225k vs £250k average). Similar yields. Smaller market but strong student demand. Good alternative for budget-conscious investors.
Is student property a good investment?
Yes. 50,000+ students from two major universities. Warwick consistently top 10 UK university. Strong demand year-round.
What transport links does Coventry have?
Excellent. Direct trains to London Euston (1 hour), Birmingham New Street (20 mins). Easy M6/M42 access. Attracts commuters.
What are typical investment costs?
Deposit (25%): £56,250 on £225k. Stamp duty (with surcharge): £9,250. Legal: £1,000-1,500. Management: 10-12%.
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