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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

CV66EL

Hurst Road

CV66DE

Grange Road

CV66JZ

Wrenbury Drive

CV67BS

Hall Green Road

CV67NG

Friswell Drive

CV67BA

Mill Race Lane

CV67GH

Elkington Street

CV21PP

Aldermans Green Road

CV67EH

Frankland Road

CV66AU

Maple Walk

CV67GA

Johnson Road

CV66PW

Cook Close

CV67ET

Proffitt Avenue

CV67BN

Cubbington Road

CV67GL

Simon Stone Street

CV67BU

Shire Close

CV21NF

Cherry Brook Way

CV66EJ

Hurst Road

CV67LQ

Graham Close

CV21LY

Riley Square

CV21LL

Almond Tree Avenue

CV21LX

Riley Square

CV21UR

Curlew Close

CV67DQ

Alder Road

CV67DN

Alder Road

CV66JB

Raymond Close

CV21JH

Honeysuckle Drive

CV66HB

Kegworth Close

CV67LL

Heddle Grove

CV66DT

Grange Road

CV67HD

Bell Green Road

CV66JJ

Ainsdale Close

CV67PY

Josiah Walk

CV67LT

Armfield Street

CV21LP

Henley Road

CV21NL

Aldermans Green Road

CV66LA

Bedworth Road

CV67BY

Old Church Road

CV66BZ

Grange Road

CV66AT

Grindle Road

CV21LJ

Sycamore Road

CV66LR

Jacker's Road

CV67PX

Flockton Gardens

CV21PE

Jackers Road

CV21PT

Co Operative Street

CV67AT

Windmill Road

CV67BW

Hall Green Road

CV66JU

Elmhurst Road

CV66AS

Bedlam Lane

CV21RD

Henley Road

CV67PJ

Bucksey Close

CV21UT

Almond Tree Avenue

CV66HW

Rafferty Adams Way

CV66DZ

Vinecote Road

CV67BG

Windmill Road

CV21SA

Farmcote Road

CV66HN

Old Farm Lane

CV21LD

Fern Close

CV67ND

Lanchbury Avenue

CV67DE

Pearson Avenue

CV67BX

Hall Green Road

CV66LX

Glenmore Drive

CV66JL

Dalwood Way

CV67GD

Armfield Street

CV66JG

Rafferty Adams Way

CV21RX

Kanzan Road

CV66EB

Vinecote Road

CV21JU

Daphne Close

CV21NW

Lentons Lane

CV67EN

Proffitt Avenue

CV21NP

Aldermans Green Road

CV21PG

Shirlett Close

CV67DG

Pearson Avenue

CV66BH

Longford Road

CV66JQ

Anderton Road

CV66JX

Haydock Close

CV21RE

Alderman's Green Road

CV66BN

Bedworth Road

CV67BP

Windmill Road

CV67FQ

Tallants Road

CV67HJ

Frevill Road

CV66DR

Longford Road

CV66EE

Longford Road

CV21JG

Honeysuckle Drive

CV66HA

Chingford Road

CV21PR

The Mill Yard

CV67LB

Purcell Road

CV21LZ

Roseberry Avenue

CV66JE

Cope Arnolds Close

CV67GG

Elkington Street

CV66AN

Rowleys Green Industrial Estate

CV67FE

Thomas Lane Street

CV67EA

Cheam Close

CV67BQ

Dersingham Drive

CV67GB

Johnson Road

CV21WE

Almond Tree Avenue

CV67GX

Bell Green Road

CV66EQ

Hurst Walk

CV67GF

Elkington Street

CV67AP

Dovedale Avenue

Data Sources

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