Coventry
§ This page gives an overview of the Coventry local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Coventry lies in the heart of the West Midlands, with a rich medieval heritage and post-war modern architecture. Coventry Cathedral, rebuilt after wartime destruction, stands alongside the ruins of its predecessor as a symbol of resilience. The city centre features museums, theatres, and modern developments, while historic streets and medieval buildings such as St Mary’s Guildhall add depth. Rivers, parks, and nearby countryside surround the urban area, while neighbourhoods combine historic character with contemporary life. Coventry’s landscape reflects its long history and cultural significance.
Coventry Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Coventry local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Coventry can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Coventry.
Key Facts about Coventry
What region is Coventry in? Coventry is in the West Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Coventry in? Coventry is located in the county of West Midlands.
Is Coventry a city? Yes, Coventry is a city. Coventry holds official city status as one of the 76 designated cities in the UK.
Who governs Coventry? The local government for this district is: Coventry City Council (Metropolitan District).
▶ Official website of Coventry City Council 🔗 coventry.gov.uk
Which police force covers Coventry? Policing in Coventry is provided by West Midlands Police 🔗 west-midlands.police.uk, which serves 7 local authority districts: Birmingham ⁞ Coventry ⁞ Dudley ⁞ Sandwell ⁞ Solihull ⁞ Walsall ⁞ Wolverhampton.
Coventry in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Coventry is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) West Midlands
- (ITL 2) ⇒ West Midlands
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Coventry
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Coventry
Coventry is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Coventry
Coventry is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bablake
- Binley and Willenhall
- Cheylesmore
- Earlsdon
- Foleshill
- Henley
- Holbrook
- Longford
- Lower Stoke
- Radford
- Sherbourne
- St Michael's
- Upper Stoke
- Wainbody
- Westwood
- Whoberley
- Woodlands
- Wyken
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Coventry
Coventry is part-parished: 3 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 6 unparished areas.
- Allesley
- Finham
- Keresley
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Coventry
Below is a list of post towns in Coventry, grouped by postcode area:
CV ▸ Coventry (CV1 / CV2 / CV3 / CV4 / CV5 / CV6 / CV7 / CV8)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Coventry
Coventry covers 6 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bedworth *
- Corley Moor *
- Coventry *
- Hawkesbury *
- Keresley Newlands *
- Millison's Wood *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Coventry.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Coventry
Coventry is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Coventry Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Avanti West Coast ▸ Coventry (CV1 2GT)
- West Midlands Trains (West Midlands Railway) ▸ Tile Hill (CV4 8AS) ⁞ Canley (CV5 6BH) ⁞ Coventry Arena (CV6 6AS)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Coventry compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Coventry compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Coventry has 18 electoral wards.
Coventry has a population of 369,026 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Coventry
This chart shows the population trend for Coventry from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Coventry can be found on the ONS statistics for Coventry.