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About

Longford ward occupies Coventry's northern edge, primarily a residential district characterised by post-war housing estates and suburban streets. The area is defined by its proximity to major transport corridors, with the M6 motorway skirting its western boundary and the Coventry Canal tracing a path through its eastern sections. This infrastructure has historically shaped its development, creating a practical, well-connected neighbourhood for city commuters.

The ward contains several local greenspaces, with Longford Park serving as a central recreational area. A notable local landmark is the former Longford Engine House, a remnant of the area's industrial past linked to the canal's history. Community facilities are focused around the parish church and local schools, establishing a functional hub within the suburban layout. The overall character is one of a settled, practical suburb on the city's periphery.

Area overview

On average Longford has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longford is £41,445 per year. There are 7 schools in Longford: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Longford is home to around 20,258 people, with a population density of about 3,739.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longford Population
20,258
Population density
3,739.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.65(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.34(+69%)
Vehicle crime
10.22(+57%)
Shoplifting
10.07(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.24(-23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,158
55.08%
Indian
2,041
10.08%
Other White
1,718
8.48%
African
1,444
7.13%
Other Asian
690
3.41%
Total population: 20,257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,031
25.51%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,673
23.25%
Level 3 (A level)
2,449
15.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,317
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,869
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 15,799

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,310
28%
Owns outright
2,183
26.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,686
20.44%
Other social rented
1,213
14.7%
Social rents from council
571
6.92%
Total households: 8,250

Property prices in Longford

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £188,250 in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longford 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 Longford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached6£292,000£3,467
Flats6£123,750£2,204
Semi-Detached34£203,500£2,596
Terraced74£175,000£2,391

10 years median price trend in Longford

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

All postcodes in Longford

CV21JW

Almond Tree Avenue

CV66NY

Wilson's Lane

CV66JP

Delage Close

CV67BT

Hall Green Road

CV66PL

Hanson Way

CV21LS

Riley Square

CV21JJ

Verbena Close

CV67ED

Old Church Road

CV66DF

Sutton Stop

CV67LA

Purcell Road

CV21UE

Chaloner Close

CV67FB

Quilletts Close

CV67EQ

Proffitt Avenue

CV67JG

Elgar Road

CV67GY

Singer Close

CV66BX

Grindle Road

CV67DH

Pauline Avenue

CV67FS

Tallants Road

CV67GJ

Elkington Street

CV66EA

Vinecote Road

CV67EF

Dudley Street

CV66HD

Kendrick Close

CV21SE

Lucerne Close

CV67EP

Proffitt Avenue

CV67EW

Gayer Street

CV21PH

Jackers Road

CV67EY

Partridge Croft

CV21QE

Silverdale Close

CV66AQ

Judds Lane

CV67AU

Windmill Road

CV67AN

Dovedale Avenue

CV66GE

Classic Drive

CV21LA

Palm Tree Avenue

CV66HH

Oban Road

CV67NB

Old Church Road

CV21TX

Avocet Close

CV21JS

Almond Tree Avenue

CV66BQ

Grange Walk

CV66AF

Wilsons Lane

CV21RH

Cheadle Close

CV21QJ

Tynemouth Close

CV66DB

Grange Road

CV21LW

Riley Square

CV21LH

Sycamore Road

CV67DR

Alder Road

CV21RU

Alison Square

CV66AP

Coronel Avenue

CV66DA

Grange Road

CV66PH

Peters Walk

CV67DZ

Old Church Road

CV21LF

Walnut Street

CV67DA

Pearson Avenue

CV67LG

Weavers Walk

CV67EX

Tivey Court Road

CV67FR

Gaydon Close

CV67DY

Old Church Road

CV21NH

Canberra Road

CV66NH

Marlwood Close

CV21PF

Jackers Road

CV21LB

Palm Tree Avenue

CV67EZ

Partridge Croft

CV67HP

Miles Meadow

CV21ND

Roseberry Avenue

CV66ED

Longford Road

CV21JT

Violet Close

CV66DS

Grindle Road

CV21UD

Alvyn Smith Close

CV67HQ

Miles Meadow

CV66LY

Glenridding Close

CV66NA

The Waterways

CV66JF

Basford Brook Drive

CV67FD

Thomas Lane Street

CV66BP

Bedworth Road

CV21PD

Aldermans Green Road

CV67QA

Bellbrooke Close

CV67PZ

Bellview Way

CV67GE

Armfield Street

CV67DU

Old Church Road

CV21PL

Aldermans Green Road

CV21PJ

Aldermans Green Road

CV21PW

Sledmere Close

CV66JD

Oakey Close

CV66HE

Lady Lane

CV21PU

Aldermans Green Road

CV67JH

Elgar Road

CV21QR

Roseberry Avenue

CV66BT

Union Place

CV21LR

Henley Road

CV21SD

Loach Drive

CV66EG

Hurst Road

CV67EJ

Dudley Street

CV21QA

Foxford Crescent

CV66NW

Doyle Drive

CV66PR

Lole Close

CV66NZ

Amy Close

CV67LW

Autumn Close

CV67BZ

Old Church Road

CV67AY

Woolgrove Street

CV21NY

Lentons Lane

CV67HH

Carey Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.