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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Median price£243,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £320K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Galley Common & Whittleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Galley Common & Whittleford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£331,250£297
Semi-Detached46£220,000£283
Terraced22£182,250£229
Flats3£105,000£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Galley Common & Whittleford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Galley Common & Whittleford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,475£120,000£140,500£119,998
2017£227,000£81,500£155,025£127,000
2018£238,498£76,750£165,000£136,250
2019£250,000£85,500£168,000£134,000
2020£274,998£83,000£169,998£138,000
2021£305,995£88,000£190,000£150,500
2022£316,750£100,000£205,725£183,000
2023£312,748£105,750£215,500£165,000
2024£299,500£100,000£208,000£197,500
2025£300,000£108,250£210,000£174,000
2026£341,500£97,500£220,000£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Galley Common & Whittleford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Galley Common & Whittleford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£199£186£148
2017£202£137£191£150
2018£228£137£216£177
2019£237£156£220£184
2020£245£172£225£182
2021£259£194£244£206
2022£291£182£273£204
2023£285£185£273£212
2024£273£169£282£241
2025£283£205£283£229
2026£307£178£297£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Galley Common & Whittleford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Galley Common & Whittleford in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nuneaton and Bedworth district.

Band A£1,668
Band B£1,946
Band C£2,224
Band D£2,502
Band E£3,058
Band F£3,614
Band G£4,170
Band H£5,004

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