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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

CV49HX

Tanners Lane

CV49XL

Earl Place Business Park

CV57AZ

Kings Gardens

CV48HP

Follis Walk

CV48HB

Wendiburgh Street

CV49UQ

Torrington Avenue

CV49JJ

Greswold Close

CV49XG

Wickmans Drive

CV49BE

Westcotes

CV48ED

Charter Avenue

CV48AU

Falkland Close

CV49EN

Elm Tree Avenue

CV48BN

Yarmouth Green

CV48DB

Hunt Terrace

CV48HF

Ryton Close

CV49XT

Lomsey Close

CV48QB

Westwood

CV48AG

Falkland Close

CV48GQ

Grafton Court

CV49TX

Devereux Close

CV49YB

Alan Marcell Close

CV48EA

Charter Avenue

CV48FG

Henry Boteler Road

CV49GW

Windsor Court

CV48FD

Sheriff Avenue

CV49XW

Monks Field Close

CV49UT

Torrington Avenue

CV49GA

Pine Tree Avenue

CV49EU

Elm Tree Avenue

CV48DA

Charter Avenue

CV49XF

Glendale Way

CV49TJ

Torrington Avenue

CV48DD

Hunt Terrace

CV48GP

Westwood Heath Road

CV49RN

Wood End Croft

CV48DP

Thomas Sharp Street

CV49JU

Bradnick Place

CV49YQ

Glendale Way

CV48NG

Chaffinch Road

CV48HW

Guinea Crescent

CV57AP

Broad Lane

CV49JE

Milrose Way

CV48JG

Skylark Street

CV57DS

Broadmere Rise

CV48NP

Kingdom Avenue

CV48EJ

Charter Avenue

CV49GJ

Nailcote Avenue

CV49BG

Westcotes

CV49EZ

Lime Tree Avenue

CV49EW

Limbrick Avenue

CV48AE

Longwood Close

CV48EU

John Rous Avenue

CV49FN

Cadden Drive

CV49JX

Ridgley Road

CV48FF

Mayors Croft

CV56ES

Sir Henry Parkes Road

CV49AZ

Middlecotes

CV48FX

Gerard Avenue

CV49UL

Whitebeam Close

CV49JY

Copland Place

CV48LY

Cherry Tree Drive

CV48EP

Charter Avenue

CV49DP

Tile Hill Lane

CV49HZ

Conway Avenue

CV49XS

Fow Oak

CV48FA

Hummingbird Avenue

CV49FJ

Rothesay Avenue

CV49FY

Chestnut Grove

CV49GG

Grendon Close

CV49FZ

Chestnut Tree Avenue

CV49JR

Gravel Hill

CV48QE

Westwood

CV48DR

Penrose Close

CV49HR

Station Avenue

CV48BQ

Papenham Green

CV49FD

Lime Tree Avenue

CV48GY

Whitefield Close

CV48FQ

Freeburn Causeway

CV48DS

Wansfell Close

CV48GD

Kirby Corner Road

CV48LG

Westwood Way

CV49DA

Templar Avenue

CV49ST

Ballingham Close

CV47BA

Fletchamstead Highway

CV49RS

Plants Hill Crescent

CV49YP

Molay Close

CV49WP

Harton Close

CV49FS

Fir Tree Avenue

CV49DX

Tile Hill Lane

CV49DN

Ash Priors Close

CV49FB

Lime Grove

CV48PY

Westwood

CV49GL

Nailcote Avenue

CV49SX

Torrington Avenue

CV49FP

Fir Tree Avenue

CV49LA

Robert Cramb Avenue

CV48JD

Broadwells Crescent

CV49RQ

Plants Hill Crescent

CV49DS

Tile Hill Lane

CV48LL

Downy Birch

Data Sources

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