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Foleshill West

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About

Foleshill West is a residential district located to the north of Coventry city centre. The area is characterised by terraced housing built primarily for the city's industrial workforce. Its main thoroughfare is Foleshill Road, which serves as a local commercial strip with independent shops and services catering to the community.

The area is home to the Foleshill Gasworks site, a prominent local landmark that speaks to its industrial heritage. Green spaces include the recreational grounds at Hearsall Common, which lies on its southern boundary. The residential streets are quiet, with a mix of housing from different periods lining the layout of the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Foleshill West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Foleshill West is £42,043 per year. There are 2 schools in Foleshill West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Foleshill West is home to around 7,355 people, with a population density of about 6,270.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Foleshill West Population
7,355
Population density
6,270.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.4(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.83(+4%)
Other theft
9.11(+59%)
Vehicle crime
7.75(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.61(+6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
2,023
27.51%
British
1,072
14.58%
Other White
1,000
13.6%
Indian
880
11.97%
African
588
8%
Total population: 7,354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,632
30.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,299
23.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
729
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
693
12.79%
Level 3 (A level)
633
11.69%
Total 16+ residents: 5,417

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
757
33.66%
Owns outright
514
22.85%
Owns with a mortgage
417
18.54%
Other social rented
330
14.67%
Social rents from council
109
4.85%
Total households: 2,249

Property prices in Foleshill West

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Foleshill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £230,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Foleshill West 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 Foleshill West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£86,000
Semi-Detached3£200,000
Terraced17£150,000

10 years median price trend in Foleshill West

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

Data Sources

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