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Canley & Westwood Heath

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About

Canley & Westwood Heath form a primarily residential suburb in southwestern Coventry, bordering the University of Warwick campus. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, including many semi-detached homes, alongside pockets of older inter-war properties. Local shopping needs are served by the Canley Shopping Precinct on Charter Avenue, which provides essential retail and services for the community. The presence of the university influences the area, with some student housing integrated into the neighbourhoods.

The suburb is defined by several large green spaces, most notably the Canley Greenway, a linear park following the old railway line. The area also contains Canley Ford, a historic crossing point over the Canley Brook. Westwood Heath Road acts as a major arterial route connecting to the A45. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of families, long-term residents, and university-affiliated occupants, creating a settled, functional community atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Canley & Westwood Heath has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canley & Westwood Heath is £49,989 per year. There are 6 schools in Canley & Westwood Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Canley & Westwood Heath is home to around 8,985 people, with a population density of about 2,209.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Canley & Westwood Heath Population
8,985
Population density
2,209.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.08(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.01(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.46(-34%)
Vehicle crime
5.68(-14%)
Other theft
5.68(-1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,380
59.88%
Indian
749
8.34%
Other White
633
7.05%
African
530
5.9%
Chinese
396
4.41%
Total population: 8,985

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,445
33.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,856
25.09%
No qualifications
1,206
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
763
10.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
626
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 7,397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
820
24.74%
Owns with a mortgage
763
23.02%
Other social rented
704
21.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
604
18.23%
Social rents from council
322
9.72%
Total households: 3,314

Property prices in Canley & Westwood Heath

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Canley & Westwood Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canley & Westwood Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canley & Westwood Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£490,000
Flats6£150,000
Semi-Detached27£205,000
Terraced6£252,500

10 years median price trend in Canley & Westwood Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canley & Westwood Heath.

All postcodes in Canley & Westwood Heath

CV48QF

Westwood

CV48GT

Woodleigh Road

CV49GN

Duggins Lane

CV48DF

Preston Close

CV49HX

Tanners Lane

CV49JE

Milrose Way

CV49RP

Sorrel Close

CV48BH

Wedon Close

CV48DZ

Charter Avenue

CV48EQ

Hunt Terrace

CV48NE

Lapwing Place

CV48QB

Westwood

CV48EN

Greenfinch Road

CV48ER

Charter Avenue

CV48NL

Tawny Grove

CV48JP

Westwood Way

CV48BS

Founder Close

CV48HD

Hemsby Close

CV48HY

Thruppence Close

CV49HG

Torrington Avenue

CV48HB

Wendiburgh Street

CV48JB

Westwood Way

CV48NH

Brambling Avenue

CV48AB

Baron Leigh Drive

CV48AY

Parkwood Lane

CV48BW

Hayton Green

CV48HG

Edwin Rogers Walk

CV48AU

Falkland Close

CV48BB

Charter Avenue

CV48DL

Renfrew Walk

CV48GY

Whitefield Close

CV48BE

Charter Avenue

CV48DW

Mitchell Avenue

CV48HQ

Falkland Close

CV49HP

Trevor Close

CV49HS

Station Avenue

CV48AW

Curriers Close

CV48DA

Charter Avenue

CV48HW

Guinea Crescent

CV49JA

Conway Avenue

CV48FZ

Gerard Avenue

CV49XB

Padstow Road

CV48EY

Walsall Street

CV48AA

Westwood Heath Road

CV48JA

Ensign Business Centre

CV48AL

Turnstone View

CV48BJ

Southam Close

CV48LP

Silver Birch Avenue

CV48DE

Scarborough Way

CV48DR

Penrose Close

CV48GS

Copt Oak Close

CV49HR

Station Avenue

CV49HD

Meadowcroft Close

CV49SX

Torrington Avenue

CV48FB

John Rous Avenue

CV48HS

Westwood Way

CV48JD

Broadwells Crescent

CV48LG

Westwood Way

CV48LH

Bourchier Close

CV48NR

Consort Close

CV48BZ

Charter Avenue

CV48ES

John Rous Avenue

CV48FA

Hummingbird Avenue

CV48GN

Westwood Heath Road

CV48LN

Penruddock Drive

CV49GU

Torrington Avenue

CV48EU

John Rous Avenue

CV48BX

Dilcock Way

CV48FJ

Freeburn Causeway

CV48JZ

Westwood Way

CV48AS

Cromwell Lane

CV48DT

Glenrosa Walk

CV48FS

Prior Deram Walk

CV48GQ

Grafton Court

CV48PA

Marler Road

CV48BD

Charter Avenue

CV48GW

Florin Close

CV49HU

Tile Hill Lane

CV48AE

Longwood Close

CV48ET

Howcotte Terrace

CV48LX

Penruddock Drive

CV48PD

Bradney Green

CV49YJ

Alan Marcell Close

CV48JF

Bonneville Road

CV48FH

Henry Boteler Road

CV48FX

Gerard Avenue

CV48JL

Butterworth Drive

CV48NG

Chaffinch Road

CV49UT

Torrington Avenue

CV48AT

Charter Avenue

CV48BG

Page Road

CV48DB

Hunt Terrace

CV48AG

Falkland Close

CV48EE

Starling Close

CV48FY

Gerard Avenue

CV48GZ

Ten Shilling Drive

CV48JJ

Highgrove

CV49RQ

Plants Hill Crescent

CV48AX

Dalmeny Road

CV48BY

Charter Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.