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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 86 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
86
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
47.97(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.46(+16%)
Other theft
6.34(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.34(-41%)
Shoplifting
6.12(-30%)
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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Canley & Westwood Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £785,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canley & Westwood Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£525,000£3,631
Flats6£148,750£2,729
Semi-Detached36£220,000£2,792
Terraced4£265,000£2,896

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

CV49HN

Torrington Avenue

CV48EY

Walsall Street

CV48AJ

Dolphin Court

CV48NG

Chaffinch Road

CV48PA

Marler Road

CV48GS

Copt Oak Close

CV48PR

Westwood

CV49HS

Station Avenue

CV48FT

Prior Deram Walk

CV48AQ

Cromwell Lane

CV49RL

Plants Hill Crescent

CV48DL

Renfrew Walk

CV48GX

Roughknowles Road

CV48HF

Ryton Close

CV48JH

Westwood Way

CV48AL

Turnstone View

CV48GB

D'aubeny Road

CV48BW

Hayton Green

CV48LJ

Penruddock Drive

CV48HE

Langwood Close

CV49GL

Nailcote Avenue

CV48FL

Thimbler Road

CV48LH

Bourchier Close

CV48PU

Westwood

CV49JE

Milrose Way

CV49HF

Hedgefield Way

CV48NH

Brambling Avenue

CV48GR

Farthing Walk

CV48AX

Dalmeny Road

CV49HG

Torrington Avenue

CV48DB

Hunt Terrace

CV49YJ

Alan Marcell Close

CV48QD

Westwood

CV48BD

Charter Avenue

CV48FR

Templars Fields

CV48HR

Bronze View

CV49HX

Tanners Lane

CV48GU

Heath Green Way

CV49GU

Torrington Avenue

CV49RQ

Plants Hill Crescent

CV48PW

Westwood

CV48EU

John Rous Avenue

CV49JB

Rex Close

CV48AF

Charter Avenue

CV48AT

Charter Avenue

CV48JG

Skylark Street

CV48AW

Curriers Close

CV48BB

Charter Avenue

CV48FF

Mayors Croft

CV48HN

Coleby Close

CV49HZ

Conway Avenue

CV49GJ

Nailcote Avenue

CV48HB

Wendiburgh Street

CV48NP

Kingdom Avenue

CV48BX

Dilcock Way

CV48LP

Silver Birch Avenue

CV48EQ

Hunt Terrace

CV48HY

Thruppence Close

CV48DS

Wansfell Close

CV48GN

Westwood Heath Road

CV48ET

Howcotte Terrace

CV48AU

Falkland Close

CV49GG

Grendon Close

CV48JZ

Westwood Way

CV48QA

Westwood

CV48AA

Westwood Heath Road

CV49JF

Gravel Hill

CV48DW

Mitchell Avenue

CV48JW

Applecross Close

CV48EP

Charter Avenue

CV49HU

Tile Hill Lane

CV48FG

Henry Boteler Road

CV48JA

Ensign Business Centre

CV48FZ

Gerard Avenue

CV48ES

John Rous Avenue

CV48BP

Howcotte Green

CV48HQ

Falkland Close

CV48GZ

Ten Shilling Drive

CV48AZ

Pomeroy Close

CV49RN

Wood End Croft

CV48EX

Wendiburgh Street

CV48PB

Westwood Way

CV48BZ

Charter Avenue

CV49JA

Conway Avenue

CV48FY

Gerard Avenue

CV48EN

Greenfinch Road

CV48EE

Starling Close

CV49TB

Binns Close

CV48NJ

Robin Close

CV48BS

Founder Close

CV48BT

Hancock Green

CV48DA

Charter Avenue

CV48JJ

Highgrove

CV48PZ

Westwood

CV49YN

Gilbert Horal Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.