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About

Westwood ward sits in the southwestern part of Coventry, encompassing a significant portion of the University of Warwick campus. The area is defined by educational and research facilities, student accommodation, and large stretches of maintained parkland. Its landscape includes the Westwood Heath business park, contributing to a mix of academic and commercial activity. Residential streets are primarily concentrated in the northern sections, near the Canley area.

The ward is characterised by the presence of the university's extensive grounds, which include lakes, woodlands, and sports fields. A notable feature is the Coventry Peace Orchard, a community planting of fruit trees dedicated to local peace history. Transport links are provided by the A45, connecting the area to the city centre and the wider motorway network. The overall environment is one of campus life, green spaces, and institutional infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Westwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westwood is £50,989 per year. There are 8 schools in Westwood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Westwood is home to around 20,567 people, with a population density of about 3,185.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westwood Population
20,567
Population density
3,185.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.85(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.54(-34%)
Other theft
7.44(+30%)
Vehicle crime
6.81(+3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,800
67.1%
Other White
1,399
6.8%
Indian
1,116
5.43%
African
991
4.82%
Chinese
726
3.53%
Total population: 20,567

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,265
31.35%
Level 3 (A level)
3,866
23.02%
No qualifications
2,729
16.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,057
12.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,611
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 16,794

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,217
27.6%
Owns outright
2,187
27.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,529
19.04%
Other social rented
1,346
16.76%
Social rents from council
527
6.56%
Total households: 8,032

Property prices in Westwood

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £230,500 in Westwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westwood 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 Westwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£402,000
Flats12£130,000
Semi-Detached79£245,000
Terraced68£211,500

10 years median price trend in Westwood

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

All postcodes in Westwood

CV49SW

Bramston Crescent

CV48QF

Westwood

CV48GT

Woodleigh Road

CV49GN

Duggins Lane

CV49TY

Maureen Close

CV49XA

Wickmans Drive

CV48DF

Preston Close

CV48FU

Queen Margarets Road

CV49DR

Tile Hill Lane

CV49HX

Tanners Lane

CV49JE

Milrose Way

CV49RP

Sorrel Close

CV48BH

Wedon Close

CV48DZ

Charter Avenue

CV48EQ

Hunt Terrace

CV48LT

Maplin Close

CV48NE

Lapwing Place

CV48QB

Westwood

CV49UW

Beechnut Close

CV48EN

Greenfinch Road

CV48ER

Charter Avenue

CV48NL

Tawny Grove

CV49FD

Lime Tree Avenue

CV49HE

Tremelay Drive

CV49JJ

Greswold Close

CV49TU

Ensign Close

CV49YQ

Glendale Way

CV48JP

Westwood Way

CV48BS

Founder Close

CV48EH

Onley Terrace

CV48HD

Hemsby Close

CV48HY

Thruppence Close

CV49DT

Tile Hill Lane

CV49GW

Windsor Court

CV49HG

Torrington Avenue

CV48HB

Wendiburgh Street

CV48JB

Westwood Way

CV48NH

Brambling Avenue

CV49AJ

Torrington Avenue

CV49JQ

Franklin Grove

CV49WQ

Wilman Close

CV48AB

Baron Leigh Drive

CV48AY

Parkwood Lane

CV48BW

Hayton Green

CV48HG

Edwin Rogers Walk

CV48NA

Apple Way

CV49AA

Torrington Avenue

CV49AY

Middlecotes

CV49UL

Whitebeam Close

CV48AU

Falkland Close

CV48GH

Sir Henry Parkes Road

CV49BU

Timothy Grove

CV49EH

Baxter Close

CV49JW

Dormer Harris Avenue

CV49TP

Tanyard Close

CV49WX

Charlesworth Close

CV49YH

Ridefort Close

CV48BB

Charter Avenue

CV48DL

Renfrew Walk

CV48GY

Whitefield Close

CV49DN

Ash Priors Close

CV49FN

Cadden Drive

CV49ST

Ballingham Close

CV48BE

Charter Avenue

CV48DW

Mitchell Avenue

CV48GD

Kirby Corner Road

CV48HQ

Falkland Close

CV49AT

Eastcotes

CV49GD

Tile Hill Lane

CV49HP

Trevor Close

CV49HS

Station Avenue

CV49TJ

Torrington Avenue

CV49XR

Bluebell Walk

CV56ES

Sir Henry Parkes Road

CV48AW

Curriers Close

CV48DA

Charter Avenue

CV48EJ

Charter Avenue

CV48HW

Guinea Crescent

CV49EE

Jobs Lane

CV49EZ

Lime Tree Avenue

CV49JA

Conway Avenue

CV49RT

Nickson Road

CV49ZR

Westwood

CV49XQ

Fein Bank

CV48FZ

Gerard Avenue

CV48LZ

Cherry Tree Drive

CV49JD

Gravel Hill

CV49TS

Winceby Place

CV49XB

Padstow Road

CV57AP

Broad Lane

CV48EY

Walsall Street

CV49UF

Goodman Way

CV49XJ

Pheasant Oak

CV48AA

Westwood Heath Road

CV48JA

Ensign Business Centre

CV48LY

Cherry Tree Drive

CV49EP

Willow Grove

CV49JU

Bradnick Place

CV49JY

Copland Place

CV49SP

Cromes Wood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.