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Coventry is metropolitan city nestled in West Midlands, England that is believed to have been established in 1043. Boasting a population of approximately 306,000, Coventry is the ninth largest city in England, eleventh largest in the UK and the second largest city in West Midlands.

Historically, Coventry’s economy revolved around the motor and cycling industry. Coventry was home to factories that manufactured familiar names like Humber, Riley, Daimler and the Triumph motorcycle company. In recent years, there has been a decline of the motor industry and a move away from the manufacturing equipment toward business, banking, finance and research services.

Coventry has a robust transportation service. It is conveniently located near the M6, M69 and M40 and is served by the A45 and A46 roads. Coventry is also served by the Coventry Railway Station. Residents find that traveling in and around Coventry to the nearby cities of Rugby, Birmingham, Nuneaton, Leamington Spa, Bedworth and Warwick quite easy. The closest airport is the Coventry Airport in Baginton with services to the Birmingham International Airport. Coventry boasts two universities, two colleges and several secondary schools that are specialty colleges specializing in mathematics, information technology, music, science and performing arts.

Coventry is home to multiple football, rugby and swimming teams. The Coventry City football team won the FA cup in 1987. Coventry was the UKs first city to host the International Children’s Games in 2005. Property in Coventry provides convenient access to neighbouring areas.

Mortgages in Coventry

There have been 435 mortgage enquiries from people who live in Coventry over the last two years. The average mortgage size for the properties in Coventry was £121788 and most people were first time buyers. 10 percent of the mortgage applications in Coventry were with bad credit rating. 8 percent of the mortgage enquiries in Coventry needed self certification mortgage.

Properties in Coventry

Coventry is located in West Midlands in the West Midlands . Coventry neighbours with Coundon, Radford. The average house price in Coventry is £138246 which is £72332 below the national average house price. The most popular properties in Coventry are terraced houses. The least popular properties in Coventry are detached houses. There are approximately 55 estate agents covering Coventry. In addition to that, there are approximately 35 letting agents covering Coventry.