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About

Foleshill is located in the northern part of Coventry. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes and some modern developments. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along Foleshill Road, which serves as a significant local high street with various shops and services catering to the community. Industrial estates are situated towards the eastern edges, contributing to the local economy.

The ward is home to a large and long-established South Asian community, with many businesses and cultural institutions reflecting this heritage. A notable landmark is the Sri Krishna Temple, a prominent Hindu temple on Stoney Stanton Road. The area also contains several parks and green spaces, such as Foleshill Park, providing recreational areas for residents. The Coventry Canal runs through the western part of the ward, with towpaths used for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Foleshill has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Foleshill is £42,356 per year. There are 7 schools in Foleshill: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Foleshill is home to around 22,478 people, with a population density of about 6,116.3 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

114

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Foleshill Population

22,478

Population density

6,116.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

51.56(+33%)

Shoplifting

14.55(+67%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.74(+9%)

Vehicle crime

10.94(+68%)

Other theft

10.72(+88%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

Pakistani

4,467

19.87%

British

4,021

17.89%

Indian

3,334

14.83%

Other White

2,786

12.39%

African

2,188

9.73%

Total population: 22,478

Economics

No qualifications

4,764

29%

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,190

25.5%

Level 3 (A level)

2,114

12.87%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

2,082

12.67%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,949

11.86%

Total 16+ residents: 16,430

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,464

33.08%

Owns outright

1,443

19.37%

Other social rented

1,415

19%

Owns with a mortgage

1,355

18.19%

Social rents from council

439

5.89%

Total households: 7,448

Property prices in Foleshill

Median price£159,750

Price per sq ft£198

Sales (last 12 months)76

Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £206K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £159,750 (about £198 per square foot) in Foleshill area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Foleshill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	5	£300,000	£311	£231,600	£290,000	£305,000	£339,400
Semi-Detached	10	£262,500	£244	£171,750	£231,250	£283,500	£366,500
Terraced	53	£150,000	£184	£100,538	£125,000	£180,000	£254,000
Flats	8	£144,000	£217	£77,825	£120,250	£150,000	£151,950

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Foleshill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Foleshill.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£231,495	£122,495	£171,995	£110,500
2017	£234,995	£124,995	£176,995	£111,000
2018	£256,995	£112,498	£191,995	£121,250
2019	£274,995	£59,000	£160,000	£123,500
2020	£279,995	£132,000	£180,000	£130,000
2021	£290,000	£135,000	£170,250	£145,000
2022	£320,000	£139,000	£213,000	£150,000
2023	£330,000	£162,000	£225,000	£160,000
2024	£320,000	£154,500	£210,000	£155,000
2025	£175,000	£146,000	£200,000	£150,000
2026	£302,500	£135,000	£265,000	£132,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Foleshill.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£225	£207	£232	£133
2017	£235	£204	£209	£140
2018	£235	£229	£216	£152
2019	£230	£95	£177	£157
2020	£260	£202	£217	£160
2021	£268	£221	£219	£183
2022	£297	£236	£256	£187
2023	£290	£259	£241	£189
2024	£316	£247	£221	£178
2025	£203	£218	£212	£189
2026	£309	£216	£264	£164

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.

Band A£1,678

Band B£1,957

Band C£2,237

Band D£2,517

Band E£3,076

Band F£3,635

Band G£4,195

Band H£5,033

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Foleshill ward.

Local councillors

Shakila Nazir

Foleshill - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

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Property prices in Foleshill

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Foleshill

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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