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. One of 361 district 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.
The administrative boundary of Coventry can 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
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.
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.
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.)
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)
More local statistics and data for Coventry can be found on the ONS statistics for Coventry.