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Galley Common & Whittleford

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About

Galley Common and Whittleford form a primarily residential area on the eastern edge of Nuneaton. The locality is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with several local schools and community facilities serving the neighbourhood. The area is bordered by agricultural land, providing a transition into the wider Warwickshire countryside.

A notable local landmark is the large, historic Galley Common water tower, a prominent feature on the skyline. The area is functionally connected to the town centre via the A47, with Whittleford itself historically linked to mining. Open spaces include the recreational grounds around the Nicholas Chamberlaine School, offering green areas for local use.

Area overview

On average Galley Common & Whittleford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Galley Common & Whittleford is £61,178 per year. There are 1 schools in Galley Common & Whittleford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Galley Common & Whittleford is home to around 8,405 people, with a population density of about 1,837.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Galley Common & Whittleford Population
8,405
Population density
1,837.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.57(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.7(+46%)
Shoplifting
10.95(+26%)
Vehicle crime
6.07(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.76(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,639
90.92%
Other White
257
3.06%
Indian
111
1.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
67
0.8%
African
59
0.7%
Total population: 8,402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,660
24.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,396
20.74%
No qualifications
1,194
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,083
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
797
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 6,732

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,510
44.36%
Owns outright
1,198
35.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
396
11.63%
Other social rented
125
3.67%
Social rents from council
89
2.61%
Total households: 3,404

Property prices in Galley Common & Whittleford

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £238,250 in Galley Common & Whittleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Galley Common & Whittleford 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 Galley Common & Whittleford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached55£330,000£3,077
Flats4£108,250£2,028
Semi-Detached49£210,000£3,036
Terraced18£184,000£2,688

10 years median price trend in Galley Common & Whittleford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Galley Common & Whittleford.

All postcodes in Galley Common & Whittleford

CV109NG

Hickman Road

CV109RJ

Broome Way

CV109JG

Waltham Crescent

CV109PZ

Campbell Close

CV109TH

Katrine Close

CV109SU

Chaytor Drive

CV109SA

Orford Rise

CV109RU

Ruskin Close

CV109LE

Bucks Hill

CV109TU

Ripple Way

CV109JX

Burnaby Close

CV109JP

Beverley Avenue

CV109QY

Portland Drive

CV109EX

Bettina Close

CV109TZ

Impala Way

CV109QN

Selby Way

CV109JY

Merlin Avenue

CV109SJ

Kipling Close

CV109GU

Galley Common

CV109NE

St Peters Drive

CV109QS

Austen Close

CV109LT

Bucks Hill

CV109AH

Galley Common

CV109SB

Chaucer Drive

CV109HZ

Portland Drive

CV109JT

Mallerin Croft

CV109SG

Hardy Close

CV109RW

Wells Close

CV109QX

Carlyle Close

CV109GX

Lantern Yard

CV109JB

Knowles Avenue

CV109LS

Bucks Hill

CV109RQ

Blake Close

CV109NH

Valley Road

CV109RT

Thackeray Close

CV109SN

Reuben Avenue

CV109HU

Whittleford Road

CV109NR

Frensham Drive

CV109TS

Crackenthorpe Way

CV109RF

Middlefield Lane

CV109HA

Eliot Mews

CV100GN

Rae Place

CV109JE

Sherbourne Avenue

CV109RH

Browning Close

Data Sources

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