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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

CV21QN

Wildmoor Close

CV66NQ

Sydnall Fields

CV66LQ

Blackburn Road

CV66PX

Dodgson Close

CV67FX

Haddon Street

CV21UZ

Codys Court

CV21PY

Silverdale Close

CV66JN

Anderton Road

CV66BD

Lady Lane

CV66BL

Bedworth Road

CV21SH

Mill Close

CV21QB

Foxford Crescent

CV66DY

Longford Road

CV67HN

Dame Agnes Grove

CV67AW

Recreation Road

CV67EB

Old Church Road

CV66LS

Longford

CV66JH

Linstock Way

CV67HF

Clark Street

CV66BS

Grindle Road

CV67LF

Purcell Road

CV67HA

Bell Green Road

CV21QZ

Benedict Square

CV66PU

Harrow Close

CV21PZ

Silverdale Close

CV21PX

Silverdale Close

CV66AJ

Cargill Close

CV66LT

Greenodd Drive

CV21NB

Roseberry Avenue

CV67EG

Frankland Road

CV67FT

Tallants Road

CV21PN

Reading Close

CV66LU

Glenmount Avenue

CV66EH

Dillam Close

CV21QD

Silverdale Close

CV66NB

Bramwell Gardens

CV67BD

Windmill Road

CV21RG

Cheadle Close

CV66AZ

Lady Lane

CV67DP

Alder Road

CV66PT

Moore Close

CV67PT

Mannion Avenue

CV21QF

Sledmere Close

CV66BE

Longford Square

CV21NE

Roseberry Avenue

CV66HL

Wilson's Lane

CV67AZ

Windmill Road

CV21JZ

Heather Road

CV21LG

Camelia Road

CV67BH

Cubbington Road

CV21TU

Sandpiper Road

CV66DW

Oaks Place

CV66BU

Sydnall Road

CV67FU

Over Street

CV67PQ

Henton Court

CV67AX

Rollasons Yard

CV67PU

Phillips Walk

CV67LE

Purcell Road

CV66JR

Three Spires Industrial Estate

CV21PS

Aldermans Green Road

CV21PB

Aldermans Green Road

CV21RN

Old Crown Mews

CV67HB

Bell Green Road

CV21US

Fulmar Close

CV21JL

Pear Tree Close

Data Sources

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