Coventry
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
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 local government for this district is: Coventry City Council (Metropolitan District).
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
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.