Electric Wharf
Coventry, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £159,500, but transport (20) means car needed and safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Electric Wharf is located in Coventry. Crime rates are above average, with 180 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is atm (atm, 16m). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £159,500, though prices have fallen 16% over five years. Based on 60 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 327m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Electric Wharf, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- City of Coventry Health Centre 629m · 8 min walk
- Change Grow Live 681m · 8 min walk
- Atrium Health 1050m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Coventry Central Library 926m · 12 min walk
- Jubilee Crescent 1587m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Cash's Park 515m · 6 min walk
- Naul's Mill Park 548m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Barr's Hill School 327m · 4 min walk
- Radford Primary Academy 598m · 8 min walk
- Eden Girls' School, Coventry 638m · 8 min walk
- Sidney Stringer Academy 875m · 11 min walk
- Sidney Stringer Primary Academy 893m · 11 min walk
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.