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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

CV48JJ

Highgrove

CV49RQ

Plants Hill Crescent

CV48AX

Dalmeny Road

CV48BY

Charter Avenue

CV48DD

Hunt Terrace

CV49EQ

Holly Grove

CV49YF

Alan Marcell Close

CV48LU

Penruddock Drive

CV49DS

Tile Hill Lane

CV49SQ

Ashfield Avenue

CV49XU

Knights Templar Way

CV48BA

Marina Close

CV48DG

Whitchurch Way

CV48DN

Donegal Close

CV48HA

Wendiburgh Street

CV48JW

Applecross Close

CV49BQ

Templar Avenue

CV49HZ

Conway Avenue

CV49RR

Porter Close

CV48AR

The Pines

CV49GH

Banner Lane

CV48LJ

Penruddock Drive

CV48FT

Prior Deram Walk

CV48GB

D'aubeny Road

CV49AW

Eastcotes

CV49BP

Templar Avenue

CV49GG

Grendon Close

CV49TT

Banner Lane

CV57AQ

Broad Lane

CV48EL

Northfolk Terrace

CV48FE

Sheriff Avenue

CV48FR

Templars Fields

CV49AS

Eastcotes

CV49JR

Gravel Hill

CV49UA

Ireton Close

CV49UP

Wolfe Road

CV49UB

Tanners Lane

CV48FL

Thimbler Road

CV48JH

Westwood Way

CV48JR

Sandringham Close

CV49BH

Meadow House Drive

CV49ES

Elm Tree Avenue

CV49XY

Padstow Road

CV49ZB

Hawkhurst Moor Avenue

CV49WP

Harton Close

CV49FU

Fir Grove

CV49JH

Gravel Hill

CV48LR

Penruddock Drive

CV49AD

William Kirby Close

CV49JF

Gravel Hill

CV49UN

Brockhurst Drive

CV48EA

Charter Avenue

CV48HU

Bonneville Road

CV48PY

Westwood

CV49AP

Torrington Avenue

CV49EY

Lime Tree Avenue

CV48BN

Yarmouth Green

CV49DL

Marie Brock Close

CV49ER

Elm Tree Avenue

CV49FF

Beech Tree Avenue

CV49TQ

Holywell Close

CV49ZP

Blanchfort Close

CV48FP

Freeburn Causeway

CV48HT

Warren Green

CV48PU

Westwood

CV49DA

Templar Avenue

CV49GJ

Nailcote Avenue

CV49UJ

Hornbeam Drive

CV48AQ

Cromwell Lane

CV48BL

Kebull Green

CV48BQ

Papenham Green

CV48EB

Charter Avenue

CV48FG

Henry Boteler Road

CV48HN

Coleby Close

CV49BT

Standard Avenue

CV49EF

Gaza Close

CV49JN

Gravel Hill

CV57DS

Broadmere Rise

CV48JX

Broadwells Court

CV48QD

Westwood

CV49FG

Beech Tree Avenue

CV49FS

Fir Tree Avenue

CV49JG

Gravel Hill

CV49RN

Wood End Croft

CV48LS

Salix Close

CV48NB

Elm Walk

CV48NJ

Robin Close

CV49FY

Chestnut Grove

CV49TB

Binns Close

CV48GX

Roughknowles Road

CV49FW

Fir Tree Avenue

CV49UG

Goodman Way

CV48EX

Wendiburgh Street

CV48HR

Bronze View

CV49JB

Rex Close

CV48EW

Wendiburgh Street

CV48GR

Farthing Walk

CV48HL

Sixpence Close

CV48HX

Torwood Close

CV49HN

Torrington Avenue

Data Sources

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