Riley Square
Coventry, England
Reality check: Quiet, accessible, and generally safe — suitable for retirement.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £58,750, but transport (20) means car needed and safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Riley Square is located in Coventry. Crime is a significant concern, with 461 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 213 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 15 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (4), bakery (2), and cafe (2). The closest is Scruples Hair Design And Barbers Shop (hairdresser, 31m). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £58,750, though prices have fallen 25% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both retirees and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Riley Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- AT7 Centre 1104m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Wood End Health Centre 560m · 7 min walk
- Coventry North Community Mental Health Team 1218m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bell Green Wildlife Conservation Area 266m · 3 min walk
- River Sowe floodplain parkland 307m · 4 min walk
- Armfield St. green space 596m · 7 min walk
- Brixham Drive Estate Riverside Parkland 854m · 11 min walk
- Wyken Slough / Wyken Pool (Nature Reserve) 1101m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Laurences CofE Primary School 608m · 8 min walk
- Castle Wood Special School 756m · 9 min walk
- Courthouse Green Primary School 814m · 10 min walk
- Alderman's Green Primary School 1025m · 13 min walk
- Henley Green Primary 1111m · 14 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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