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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

CV48AJ

Dolphin Court

CV48DP

Thomas Sharp Street

CV48NN

Mistle Court

CV49AX

Middlecotes

CV49FJ

Rothesay Avenue

CV49FR

Fir Tree Avenue

CV49UY

Portway Close

CV49XF

Glendale Way

CV49YN

Gilbert Horal Close

CV48JE

Westwood Way

CV49EL

Fletchamstead Highway

CV49HJ

Torrington Avenue

CV49TR

Tanners' Lane

CV49TZ

Patricia Close

CV49UD

Stowe Place

CV48AZ

Pomeroy Close

CV48GP

Westwood Heath Road

CV48PX

Westwood

CV49GA

Pine Tree Avenue

CV49TE

Rodhouse Close

CV48PB

Westwood Way

CV49JX

Ridgley Road

CV49SZ

Farr Drive

CV48DQ

Thomas Sharp Street

CV48DS

Wansfell Close

CV48LL

Downy Birch

CV49AB

Torrington Avenue

CV49AU

Eastcotes

CV49YE

Montbard Close

CV48BP

Howcotte Green

CV48DY

Mitchell Avenue

CV48EP

Charter Avenue

CV48GE

Charter Avenue

CV49FX

Larch Tree Avenue

CV48HP

Follis Walk

CV48ND

Excelsior Road

CV48PW

Westwood

CV48ED

Charter Avenue

CV48HE

Langwood Close

CV49FZ

Chestnut Tree Avenue

CV57AZ

Kings Gardens

CV48AF

Charter Avenue

CV49HW

Hathaway Road

CV48GG

Sir Henry Parkes Road

CV48NP

Kingdom Avenue

CV48PR

Westwood

CV49FP

Fir Tree Avenue

CV49GL

Nailcote Avenue

CV49WY

Robert Mounford Way

CV48FF

Mayors Croft

CV48GF

Centenary Road

CV48HF

Ryton Close

CV49ET

Elm Tree Avenue

CV48BT

Hancock Green

CV48FD

Sheriff Avenue

CV49UH

Oak Way

CV49UQ

Torrington Avenue

CV49BX

Standard Avenue

CV48DU

Mitchell Avenue

CV48EZ

Walsall Street

CV49FL

Fir Tree Avenue

CV49RL

Plants Hill Crescent

CV48DH

Kele Road

CV48DX

Fieldfare Way

CV48GU

Heath Green Way

CV48HJ

Poundgate Lane

CV48LW

Cherry Tree Drive

CV48PZ

Westwood

CV49XW

Monks Field Close

CV49AR

Torrington Avenue

CV49BD

Westcotes

CV49BE

Westcotes

CV49DW

Tile Hill Lane

CV49HQ

Treedale Close

CV49JL

Bramston Crescent

CV49JZ

Ridgley Road

CV49XL

Earl Place Business Park

CV48EF

Moat House Lane

CV48JG

Skylark Street

CV48QA

Westwood

CV48QE

Westwood

CV49HF

Hedgefield Way

CV49RU

Nickson Road

CV49XT

Lomsey Close

CV49YG

Wryneck Walk

CV49YR

Westwood

CV47BA

Fletchamstead Highway

CV48DJ

Glebe Close

CV48HH

Moat House Lane

CV49BW

Standard Avenue

CV49DP

Tile Hill Lane

CV49FB

Lime Grove

CV49TH

Tilehurst Drive

CV49XX

Wickmans Drive

CV48FQ

Freeburn Causeway

CV49BY

Fletchamstead Highway

CV49DY

Tile Hill Lane

CV49EN

Elm Tree Avenue

CV49WT

Torrington Avenue

CV49YB

Alan Marcell Close

Data Sources

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