Finham is a parish on the south‑west edge of Coventry in England, sitting close to the boundary with Warwickshire and neighbouring the University of Warwick campus and the town of Kenilworth. The area retains a semi‑rural feel thanks to green corridors along the Finham Brook and the nearby River Sowe, but much of it is suburban, with post‑war and later housing developments expanding what was once a small village core.
Today Finham is largely a residential commuter parish with local shops, schools and community groups that give it a village atmosphere within easy reach of city amenities. Its history as a rural settlement, accessible green space and proximity to educational and employment hubs are often cited by residents as key attractions, while a steady family population supports lively parish activities and neighbourhood clubs.
Postcode districts covering Finham
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 16.2 miles
- Leicester 24.1 miles
- Coventry 2.4 miles
- Walsall 23.6 miles
- West Bromwich 22.2 miles
- Solihull 12.4 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 18.1 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 5.9 miles
- Nuneaton 10.2 miles
- Redditch 18.1 miles
- Tamworth 18.2 miles
- Rugby 12.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wainbody Ward 0.7 miles
- Baginton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Earlsdon Ward 1.2 miles
- Cheylesmore Ward 1.5 miles
- Stoneleigh Built-up area 1.7 miles
- St. Michael's Ward 2.4 miles
- Coventry Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Kenilworth Park Hill Ward 2.5 miles
- Whoberley Ward 2.6 miles
- Stareton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Westwood Ward 2.7 miles
- Lower Stoke Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Finham
CV3 6EE, CV3 6ES, CV3 6EY, CV3 6PP, CV3 6PJ, CV3 6QD, CV3 6JH, CV3 6QG, CV3 6SS … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 11 miles
- East Midlands Airport 32.4 miles
- Coventry Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Canley Railway Station 1.9 miles
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Schools in Finham
- Finham Park School Secondary
- Finham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Warwick University 1.8 miles
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 2.2 miles
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 2.3 miles
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 2.4 miles
- Stoneleigh Abbey Historic site 2.7 miles
- Blackdown Manor Estate 3 miles
- Blackdown Hill Estate 4.2 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 5 miles
- Millisons Wood Forest 5.6 miles
- St Johns Museum 6.9 miles
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles
- Pinley Priory Historic site 9.3 miles