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About

Longford ward is located in the northern part of Coventry, bordered by the A444 and the River Sowe. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Green spaces like Longford Park provide recreational areas for residents, while local amenities include shops, schools, and community centers.

The ward has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to Coventry city center and nearby areas. Longford is also close to the Ricoh Arena and Coventry Business Park, offering employment opportunities. The area has a strong sense of community, with events and activities often organized by local groups. Its proximity to major roads makes it accessible for commuters.

Area overview

On average Longford has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Longford is £37,396 per year. There are 7 schools in Longford: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £189,250 in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £23,533 up to £405,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£310,000
Flats12£124,500
Semi-Detached64£195,000
Terraced75£185,000

10 years median price trend in Longford

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.