Bell Green
| Bell Green | |
|---|---|
The northern end of Bell Green Road. Dewis House is the 17-storey block of flats in the background. | |
Bell Green Location within the West Midlands | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COVENTRY |
| Postcode district | CV2 |
| Dialling code | 024 |
Bell Green is predominantly a residential area in the north-east of Coventry, West Midlands, England, about 2.5 miles from the city centre.
Riley Square
Bell Green has a shopping centre called Riley Square, which has a variety of shops surrounded by flats. There is also a public library and learning centre on the square.[1][2] Bell Green health centre is situated just outside Riley Square. Bell Green has high levels of social and economic deprivation and has experienced significant problems with low-level crime and antisocial behaviour, however, the crime rate is relatively low compared to neighbouring districts such as Wood End and Manor House.
Dewis House
Dewis House, a 17-storey block of flats about 51 metres (167 ft) tall, is situated in Riley Square. It was completed in 1965, and contains 94 flats.[3]
Henley College Coventry
Henley College Coventry, was built in the 1960s and provides education to over 5,000 part-time students and 1,600 full-time students. The college is located on Henley Road, at the edge of Bell Green.[4]
References
- ^ "Bell Green Library and Learning Centre". Coventry City Council. Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
- ^ "Shops". your-guide.org. Archived from the original on 13 March 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
- ^ "Dewis House". James Newman's skyscrapernews.com. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
- ^ O'Hare, Sean (6 July 2011). "Henley College Coventry guide". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 11 April 2012.