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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 average crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 24% 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

Median price£188,500
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £225K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 (about £229 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£292,000£306
Semi-Detached30£212,500£234
Terraced73£175,000£224
Flats8£100,130£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,750£76,900£130,250£122,000
2017£200,000£96,650£140,000£128,000
2018£243,495£92,000£164,500£141,250
2019£239,995£100,000£187,248£145,000
2020£259,498£97,500£165,000£150,000
2021£270,000£99,950£180,000£155,000
2022£312,500£110,000£195,000£178,000
2023£290,000£114,000£205,000£180,000
2024£282,500£124,000£198,750£181,000
2025£296,000£113,750£208,000£182,000
2026£280,000£110,130£205,000£177,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£140£163£155
2017£214£158£164£166
2018£238£177£199£176
2019£251£159£218£183
2020£244£180£241£189
2021£262£181£222£199
2022£222£199£226£214
2023£306£203£239£223
2024£298£205£230£223
2025£304£205£242£229
2026£292£203£234£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longford in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,076
Band F£3,635
Band G£4,195
Band H£5,033

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Longford ward.

Local councillors

George Duggins

Longford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party