Hillfields

The area declined in the early 90s however in recent times a wave of new immigrants from Northern Iraq (Kurdistan).

People from Iran, as well as Africa, have settled and invested into the area and now it is a lively neighbourhood bustling with shops and restaurants selling intercontinental produce and cuisine.

Hillfields is also home to Sidney Stringer Academy and it additionally includes Primrose Hill Park.

Harnall was first mentioned in Coombe Abbey Charter as being in the ownership of the Prior's Half of Coventry in the 12th century.

It was again mentioned in the 12th century in a passage noting a road that lead "through the middle of Harnall along the country of Stoke".

In the 13th century, Harnall was owned by Roger de Montalt and was one of his estates consisting of little more than cottages and crofts.

Problems arose soon after its incorporation into Coventry when the River Sherbourne, which separated the two areas, began to flood as a result of two mills.

It was declared that 53% of the houses were unfit to live in within the next five years, and this gave the local authorities the right to use Compulsory Purchase Orders on the properties.

In 1899, Coventry City Football Club built a stadium at Highfield Road in the area.

The stadium was demolished the following year and redeveloped for housing, although the pitch was retained as public open space.

[4][5] Coventry City Farm, opened in 1983, was based on a small plot situated off Clarence Street, Hillfields.