New Homes in Coventry

With an excellent location in the West Midlands, Coventry is the region’s second largest city after Birmingham, which is around 20 miles away. Approximately half an hour away by train or car, places like Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Walsall are also nearby, while Northampton is a 45-minute drive away and even less than that on the train.

From the city’s famous cathedral to the eclectic Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, other local attractions include the Ryton Pools Country Park and the 220-acre Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve. To see our latest developments near Coventry, simply start your search below.

Live the Coventry life

A small and pleasant city in the West Midlands, Coventry offers an excellent, well-connected location and was named the 2021 UK City of Culture. The gradual redevelopment and rejuvenation of this area could mean your investment in the property market pays dividends both now and in the future - even more so if you take advantage of one of latest offers such as our Movemaker scheme.

Things to see and do in Coventry

With a relatively small centre, you can find a concentration of attractions and landmarks in the heart of the city, including Coventry Cathedral, the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, the Lady Godiva statue and listed timber framed building 22 Bayley Lane. This provides a glimpse into what medieval Coventry used to look like before it was heavily damaged in the Second World War.

Coventry Transport Museum, a vibrant market and an escape room centre are all nearby, while you don’t have to venture far from the centre to enjoy green spaces like the Sowe Valley, the War Memorial Park and Brandon Reach Nature Reserve. Further natural spots include Ryton Pools Country Park and Marsh Lane Nature Reserve, which is only a few miles from the National Motorcycle Museum and the National Exhibition Centre.

Education

There are lots of excellent primary school options in and around Coventry’s city centre, including All Saints CofE, Earlsdon Primary School and Manor Park Primary, which are all rated as good by Ofsted. 

If you have older children then President Kennedy School is a highly-regarded mixed state school in the Holbrooks area north of the city centre, ranked as outstanding according to Ofsted. Bablake School meanwhile is a top performing independent just the other side of the A4053 from the city centre.

Coventry transport links

The M40, M42, M45 and M1 motorways all run close to the city, as well as the M6 which you can use to get to Birmingham in less than half an hour. Coventry has a strong public transport network which includes bus, train and park and ride services, while Birmingham’s major international airport is only 10 miles away.

The Coventry property scene

Some parts of Coventry have seen soaring property prices in recent years, including the CV4 7 postcode area. With that in mind, you’ll be pleased to know you can snap up everything from 1 and 2 bedroom apartments to large 6 bed family homes perfect for big families in Canley, which is within the CV4 8 area. 

Whether you’re looking for a sound investment, a forever home or both, you can sweeten your deal on your new house with one of our fantastic offers. Whether you go for the stress-free Part Exchange and add Help to Buy if you’re eligible, our helpful advisers are waiting to take your call.