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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

CV49GX

Blanchfort Close

CV49UY

Portway Close

CV49YG

Wryneck Walk

CV48LW

Cherry Tree Drive

CV48NA

Apple Way

CV49YH

Ridefort Close

CV49EH

Baxter Close

CV48BS

Founder Close

CV48HN

Coleby Close

CV49SP

Cromes Wood

CV48GX

Roughknowles Road

CV49EF

Gaza Close

CV49XP

Greenways

CV49JZ

Ridgley Road

CV49HD

Meadowcroft Close

CV49EY

Lime Tree Avenue

CV48AX

Dalmeny Road

CV48NB

Elm Walk

CV48LR

Penruddock Drive

CV48GJ

Sir Henry Parkes Road

CV49TH

Tilehurst Drive

CV48GT

Woodleigh Road

CV49AD

William Kirby Close

CV49AX

Middlecotes

CV48HL

Sixpence Close

CV49BA

Middlecotes

CV48ES

John Rous Avenue

CV49AG

Torrington Avenue

CV49ER

Elm Tree Avenue

CV48ET

Howcotte Terrace

CV48AW

Curriers Close

CV49HH

Torrington Avenue

CV49UP

Wolfe Road

CV49JH

Gravel Hill

CV48LH

Bourchier Close

CV48AR

The Pines

CV48BJ

Southam Close

CV49XB

Padstow Road

CV48AB

Baron Leigh Drive

CV48LN

Penruddock Drive

CV49JN

Gravel Hill

CV48DZ

Charter Avenue

CV48AT

Charter Avenue

CV49BS

Standard Avenue

CV48FY

Gerard Avenue

CV48GE

Charter Avenue

CV48JE

Westwood Way

CV48HQ

Falkland Close

CV48GN

Westwood Heath Road

CV49TZ

Patricia Close

CV49EX

Limbrick Avenue

CV48GF

Centenary Road

CV48BG

Page Road

CV48QF

Westwood

CV49EQ

Holly Grove

CV48AA

Westwood Heath Road

CV49HJ

Torrington Avenue

CV49DD

Jobs Walk

CV48GA

Gerard Avenue

CV48JA

Ensign Business Centre

CV49EL

Fletchamstead Highway

CV49UW

Beechnut Close

CV49XY

Padstow Road

CV48BZ

Charter Avenue

CV49ET

Elm Tree Avenue

CV48DY

Mitchell Avenue

CV48DE

Scarborough Way

CV48LP

Silver Birch Avenue

CV49UA

Ireton Close

CV49JA

Conway Avenue

CV48GZ

Ten Shilling Drive

CV48BA

Marina Close

CV48LZ

Cherry Tree Drive

CV48JJ

Highgrove

CV48FH

Henry Boteler Road

CV48JW

Applecross Close

CV48DW

Mitchell Avenue

CV49TR

Tanners' Lane

CV48EZ

Walsall Street

CV48DU

Mitchell Avenue

CV48LT

Maplin Close

CV49HE

Tremelay Drive

CV48NF

Goldcrest Walk

CV49XQ

Fein Bank

CV49YJ

Alan Marcell Close

CV49BD

Westcotes

CV48EN

Greenfinch Road

CV49ED

Jobs Lane

CV49TQ

Holywell Close

CV49RL

Plants Hill Crescent

CV49UG

Goodman Way

CV48GH

Sir Henry Parkes Road

CV49WY

Robert Mounford Way

CV48PA

Marler Road

CV48JL

Butterworth Drive

CV49BY

Fletchamstead Highway

CV49HL

Torrington Avenue

CV48GU

Heath Green Way

CV49AR

Torrington Avenue

CV49TP

Tanyard Close

Data Sources

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