Henley is an east‑side ward of Coventry that feels largely suburban and residential, with a mix of post‑war council housing and more recent private developments. The area includes neighbourhoods such as Henley Green, local shopping parades, community centres and small pockets of green space, making it popular with families and commuters who value quick access to the city while keeping a quieter, neighbourhood atmosphere.
Historically the ward has strong links to Coventry's wider industrial and motor‑manufacturing story, and many local residents have long commuted to nearby factories and business parks. In recent years there has been steady regeneration and active community organising, with local schools, clubs and neighbourhood groups playing a visible role in shaping a more diverse and engaged local identity.
Postcode districts covering Henley
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 18.2 miles
- Leicester 19.1 miles
- Coventry 2.8 miles
- Walsall 24.2 miles
- West Bromwich 23.4 miles
- Solihull 15.3 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 18.1 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 10.5 miles
- Nuneaton 6.4 miles
- Redditch 22.4 miles
- Tamworth 16.2 miles
- Rugby 9.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barnacle Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Longford Ward 1.4 miles
- Ansty Parish 1.5 miles
- Upper Stoke Ward 1.6 miles
- Wyken Ward 1.6 miles
- Shilton and Barnacle Parish 1.9 miles
- Hawkesbury Built-up area 2 miles
- Foleshill Ward 2.2 miles
- Shilton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Combe Fields Parish 2.3 miles
- Lower Stoke Ward 2.3 miles
- Poplar Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Henley
CV2 2LF, CV2 2QS, CV2 1AH, CV2 2RD, CV2 1UJ, CV2 2QW, CV2 2AW, CV2 2BW, CV2 1AZ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 12.7 miles
- East Midlands Airport 27.8 miles
- Bedworth Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Coventry Railway Station 3.7 miles
Hotels in Henley Ad
- Holiday Inn Coventry M6 Jct 2 4
- DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry 4
- Premier Inn Coventry East 3
- Premier Inn Coventry East (M6,Jct2) 3
- Coventry East (M6,Jct2) 3
- The Crossway Hotel 2
Schools in Henley
- Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Secondary
- Castle Wood Special School Special
- Grace Academy Coventry Secondary
- Henley Green Primary Primary
- Moat House Primary School Primary
- Potters Green Primary School Primary
- Seva School All ages
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Walsgrave C of E Academy Primary
- Whittle Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 2.3 miles
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 3.1 miles
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 3.1 miles
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 3.2 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 5.9 miles
- University of Warwick University 6.1 miles
- Millisons Wood Forest 7.1 miles
- Stoneleigh Abbey Historic site 7.6 miles
- Blackdown Manor Estate 7.6 miles
- Blackdown Hill Estate 8.9 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 11.3 miles