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About

Cheylesmore is a residential ward located directly south of Coventry city centre, bounded by the A45 to the north. The area is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, with local shopping parades serving the community. Its geography includes the open green space of Quinton Park and the historic Quinton Pool, a former medieval fishpond.

The ward contains the site of the former Cheylesmore Manor, a medieval royal residence, with only the gatehouse remaining on New Union Street. Modern development is represented by the large Coventry City Council administrative buildings. Transport links are provided by the A444 and the main railway line running along its eastern boundary.

Area overview

On average Cheylesmore has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cheylesmore is £52,357 per year. There are 7 schools in Cheylesmore: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cheylesmore is home to around 15,650 people, with a population density of about 2,703.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cheylesmore Population
15,650
Population density
2,703.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.76(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.04(+15%)
Vehicle crime
12.01(+82%)
Other theft
8.12(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.05(+12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,230
58.97%
Indian
2,423
15.48%
Other White
1,058
6.76%
African
477
3.05%
Other Asian
407
2.6%
Total population: 15,652

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,814
37.31%
No qualifications
2,279
17.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,929
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,570
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,191
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 12,904

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,469
36.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,918
28.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,496
21.88%
Other social rented
557
8.15%
Social rents from council
221
3.23%
Total households: 6,838

Property prices in Cheylesmore

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Cheylesmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cheylesmore 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 Cheylesmore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£325,000
Flats30£134,500
Semi-Detached52£270,000
Terraced73£238,000

10 years median price trend in Cheylesmore

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheylesmore.

Data Sources

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