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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

CV49YU

William Lewis Walk

CV57AR

Broad Lane

CV48AL

Turnstone View

CV48BJ

Southam Close

CV48LP

Silver Birch Avenue

CV48DE

Scarborough Way

CV48DR

Penrose Close

CV48GJ

Sir Henry Parkes Road

CV48GS

Copt Oak Close

CV49AQ

Torrington Avenue

CV49AZ

Middlecotes

CV49EX

Limbrick Avenue

CV49HR

Station Avenue

CV49HY

Tanners Lane

CV49XG

Wickmans Drive

CV49XS

Fow Oak

CV49XP

Greenways

CV48FW

Queen Margarets Road

CV49EU

Elm Tree Avenue

CV49GX

Blanchfort Close

CV49HD

Meadowcroft Close

CV49SX

Torrington Avenue

CV49UE

Edgehill Place

CV48FB

John Rous Avenue

CV48HS

Westwood Way

CV48JD

Broadwells Crescent

CV48LG

Westwood Way

CV48LH

Bourchier Close

CV48NQ

Queen Margaret's Road

CV48NR

Consort Close

CV49ED

Jobs Lane

CV49TD

Sammons Way

CV48EG

Moat House Lane

CV48BZ

Charter Avenue

CV48ES

John Rous Avenue

CV48FA

Hummingbird Avenue

CV48GN

Westwood Heath Road

CV48LN

Penruddock Drive

CV49DQ

Malam Close

CV49FT

Larch Tree Avenue

CV49GU

Torrington Avenue

CV49TX

Devereux Close

CV48EU

John Rous Avenue

CV48BX

Dilcock Way

CV48FJ

Freeburn Causeway

CV48JZ

Westwood Way

CV49BB

Westcotes

CV49DU

Tile Hill Lane

CV49FE

Beech Tree Avenue

CV48AS

Cromwell Lane

CV48DT

Glenrosa Walk

CV48FS

Prior Deram Walk

CV48GQ

Grafton Court

CV48PA

Marler Road

CV49DJ

Tile Hill Lane

CV49DX

Tile Hill Lane

CV49FQ

Ash Tree Avenue

CV49HH

Torrington Avenue

CV49YA

Tremelay Drive

CV48BD

Charter Avenue

CV48GW

Florin Close

CV49HU

Tile Hill Lane

CV49JP

Gravel Hill

CV48AE

Longwood Close

CV48ET

Howcotte Terrace

CV48GA

Gerard Avenue

CV48LX

Penruddock Drive

CV48NF

Goldcrest Walk

CV48PD

Bradney Green

CV49BG

Westcotes

CV49BS

Standard Avenue

CV49EW

Limbrick Avenue

CV49FH

Rothesay Avenue

CV49JT

Lesingham Drive

CV49RS

Plants Hill Crescent

CV49SY

The Oaklands

CV49TF

Aspen Close

CV49YJ

Alan Marcell Close

CV49YP

Molay Close

CV48JF

Bonneville Road

CV49DD

Jobs Walk

CV49XN

Heronbank

CV48FH

Henry Boteler Road

CV48FX

Gerard Avenue

CV48JL

Butterworth Drive

CV48NG

Chaffinch Road

CV49UT

Torrington Avenue

CV48AT

Charter Avenue

CV48BG

Page Road

CV48DB

Hunt Terrace

CV48FN

Thimbler Road

CV49BA

Middlecotes

CV49HL

Torrington Avenue

CV49JS

Bullfield Avenue

CV49LA

Robert Cramb Avenue

CV49AG

Torrington Avenue

CV48AG

Falkland Close

CV48EE

Starling Close

CV48FY

Gerard Avenue

CV48GZ

Ten Shilling Drive

Data Sources

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