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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 87 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
87
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
45.51(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.24(+27%)
Other theft
7.15(+26%)
Shoplifting
7.15(-18%)
Vehicle crime
6.42(-1%)
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 172 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Westwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £785,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached30£425,000£3,482
Flats9£150,000£2,778
Semi-Detached72£255,000£2,890
Terraced61£213,000£2,903

10 years median price trend in Westwood

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

All postcodes in Westwood

CV49AT

Eastcotes

CV49YA

Tremelay Drive

CV49FF

Beech Tree Avenue

CV48PU

Westwood

CV48PD

Bradney Green

CV49SW

Bramston Crescent

CV49GD

Tile Hill Lane

CV48EF

Moat House Lane

CV49YN

Gilbert Horal Close

CV49AU

Eastcotes

CV49BB

Westcotes

CV49BH

Meadow House Drive

CV48FB

John Rous Avenue

CV48FZ

Gerard Avenue

CV49FT

Larch Tree Avenue

CV49ES

Elm Tree Avenue

CV49AQ

Torrington Avenue

CV48NQ

Queen Margaret's Road

CV49BQ

Templar Avenue

CV49UE

Edgehill Place

CV49TY

Maureen Close

CV49JQ

Franklin Grove

CV48BX

Dilcock Way

CV48JR

Sandringham Close

CV49WQ

Wilman Close

CV49GH

Banner Lane

CV48DT

Glenrosa Walk

CV48FE

Sheriff Avenue

CV48PB

Westwood Way

CV49RT

Nickson Road

CV48DG

Whitchurch Way

CV48NL

Tawny Grove

CV48PW

Westwood

CV49TB

Binns Close

CV48FT

Prior Deram Walk

CV49UB

Tanners Lane

CV57AQ

Broad Lane

CV48BP

Howcotte Green

CV48LS

Salix Close

CV48BD

Charter Avenue

CV57AR

Broad Lane

CV49DW

Tile Hill Lane

CV48LX

Penruddock Drive

CV49GU

Torrington Avenue

CV48DQ

Thomas Sharp Street

CV48HG

Edwin Rogers Walk

CV48AF

Charter Avenue

CV49AW

Eastcotes

CV48AL

Turnstone View

CV49FU

Fir Grove

CV49FE

Beech Tree Avenue

CV48HS

Westwood Way

CV49EE

Jobs Lane

CV48HR

Bronze View

CV49FX

Larch Tree Avenue

CV48NN

Mistle Court

CV48DN

Donegal Close

CV48HE

Langwood Close

CV49YU

William Lewis Walk

CV48JP

Westwood Way

CV49DL

Marie Brock Close

CV48DH

Kele Road

CV48LJ

Penruddock Drive

CV49UN

Brockhurst Drive

CV48EB

Charter Avenue

CV49WX

Charlesworth Close

CV49HY

Tanners Lane

CV48GW

Florin Close

CV49UF

Goodman Way

CV49SZ

Farr Drive

CV49TU

Ensign Close

CV48GB

D'aubeny Road

CV49UD

Stowe Place

CV48EW

Wendiburgh Street

CV49WT

Torrington Avenue

CV49AY

Middlecotes

CV49XX

Wickmans Drive

CV49BW

Standard Avenue

CV49ZP

Blanchfort Close

CV49HW

Hathaway Road

CV48DF

Preston Close

CV48AY

Parkwood Lane

CV49JP

Gravel Hill

CV48NJ

Robin Close

CV48AS

Cromwell Lane

CV49RU

Nickson Road

CV49TT

Banner Lane

CV49SY

The Oaklands

CV49JB

Rex Close

CV49HF

Hedgefield Way

CV48AZ

Pomeroy Close

CV49XA

Wickmans Drive

CV49HG

Torrington Avenue

CV49FR

Fir Tree Avenue

CV49JL

Bramston Crescent

CV48EG

Moat House Lane

CV48HT

Warren Green

CV48HH

Moat House Lane

CV48HU

Bonneville Road

CV49DR

Tile Hill Lane

Data Sources

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