Bell Green

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The northern end of Bell Green Road. Dewis House is the 17 story block of flats in the background.
The northern end of Bell Green Road. Dewis House is the 17 story block of flats in the background.

Bell Green is predominantly a residential area of in the north of Coventry, West Midlands, England. It is a relatively deprived area with high levels of crime and unemployment, and the housing in the area is mostly former council houses and flats now owned by the social landlord Whitefriars Housing Group. Courthouse Green is to the southeast.

[edit] Riley Square

One of the entrances to Riley Square, and a number 21 bus on Henley Road.
One of the entrances to Riley Square, and a number 21 bus on Henley Road.

Bell Green has a shopping centre called Riley Square, which has a variety of shops surrounded by flats. Bell Green health centre is situated just outside Riley Square.

[edit] Dewis House

Dewis House, a 17 story block of flats about 51 metres (167 ft) tall, is situated in Riley Square. It was completed in 1965, and contains 94 flats.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Dewis House. James Newman's skyscrapernews.com. Retrieved on 11 November 2007.
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