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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 moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Foleshill is £42,351 per year. There are 8 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

116

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

53.96(+41%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.02(+41%)

Shoplifting

13.21(+51%)

Other theft

10.37(+81%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.1(+41%)

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

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Foleshill area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £365,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£330,000	£190,500	£252,500	£347,500	£361,500
Flats	7	£146,000	£81,600	£98,500	£150,000	£150,000
Semi-Detached	8	£215,000	£123,000	£176,250	£248,250	£277,750
Terraced	50	£150,000	£105,000	£130,000	£160,000	£210,000

10 years median price trend in Foleshill

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Property prices in Foleshill

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