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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

CV67JZ

Purcell Road

CV67PH

Lanchbury Avenue

CV67LN

Heddle Grove

CV66AG

Rowleys Green Lane

CV67LP

Chesford Crescent

CV67FP

Spring Road

CV66BB

Ansell Drive

CV67ES

Proffitt Avenue

CV67LD

Purcell Road

CV21TE

Baptist Close

CV21JX

Almond Tree Avenue

CV66JT

Pembury Avenue

CV21SB

Loach Drive

CV21LQ

Henley Road

CV66LN

Stonebrook Way

CV21JN

Fuchsia Close

CV66AA

Woodshires Road

CV67HL

Dame Agnes Grove

CV67LU

Repton Drive

CV66BW

Sydnall Road

CV67BE

Windmill Road

CV21NA

Roseberry Avenue

CV66PP

Bayliss Avenue

CV66PS

Woodroffe Walk

CV21JR

Almond Tree Avenue

CV66JS

Oakmoor Road

CV67LX

Princess Drive

CV21RA

Longford

CV67FY

Tallants Road

CV67PW

Cordin View

CV67NE

Windmill Road

CV67JY

Purcell Road

CV67BB

Windmill Road

CV21QY

Sibton Close

CV67EL

Dudley Street

CV67FZ

Tallants Close

CV67FW

Over Street

CV21SW

Jacker's Road

CV21NZ

Lentons Lane

CV67DJ

Berkswell Road

CV66LD

Newmarket Close

CV66DD

Grange Road

CV66JY

Horse Shoe Road

CV66QG

Courtaulds Way

CV66AD

Wilsons Lane

CV66PQ

Ansell Drive

CV66LL

Thomas Biddle Lane

CV66AB

Wilsons Lane

CV67LH

Weavers Walk

CV67AQ

Windmill Road

CV21LE

Privet Road

CV21TZ

Longford

CV21LT

Riley Square

CV21QP

Aldermans Green Road

CV66LE

Seaford Close

CV67QZ

Baldwin Croft

CV21RF

Sledmere Close

CV67EE

Dudley Street

CV66DX

Longford Road

CV67BL

Cubbington Road

CV21PQ

Aldermans Green Road

CV21NJ

Canberra Road

CV66LF

Hurn Way

CV66PN

Rudgard Road

CV67AR

St Thomas Road

CV21NN

Aldermans Green Road

CV66AH

Rowleys Green Lane

CV67HE

Clark Street

CV67HG

Rock Close

CV67DF

Pearson Avenue

CV67AS

St Thomas Road

CV21LU

Roseberry Avenue

CV67FN

Spring Road

CV66LZ

Glenmore Drive

CV21LN

Copperas Street

CV67ER

Proffitt Avenue

CV21JQ

Almond Tree Avenue

CV67DB

Hazel Road

CV66HJ

Isambard Drive

CV67FG

Traimor Close

CV21QL

Aldermans Green Road

CV66BG

Longford Road

CV67EU

Gayer Street

CV66BF

Longford Bridge Court

CV21NG

Cherry Brook Way

CV67DL

Berkswell Road

CV66BJ

Hollybush Lane

CV21RB

Sampson Close

CV66JW

Lancia Close

CV67BJ

Cubbington Road

CV67DS

Barston Close

CV67DD

Hazel Road

CV67LJ

Shuttle Street

CV67PL

Mitchinson Walk

CV67PG

Old Church Road

CV21NQ

Parrotts Grove

CV21JP

Wisteria Close

CV21NX

Lentons Lane

CV66BA

The Croft

CV67QB

Mannion Avenue

Data Sources

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