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About

Willenhall is a residential district situated in the south of Coventry, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent developments. The area is primarily residential, with local amenities centred around the Bell Green retail park, which provides essential shopping and services. The topography includes gentle slopes and several green spaces, such as Willenhall Wood and the land bordering the River Sowe, which runs along its western edge.

The area's layout reflects its history of expansion during the 20th century. A notable local feature is the Willenhall Social Club, a longstanding community hub. Public transportation links connect it to Coventry city centre and neighbouring suburbs, while the nearby Coventry Canal forms part of the western boundary. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a focus on practical family living rather than tourist attractions.

Area overview

On average Willenhall has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 37.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Willenhall is £40,189 per year. There are 3 schools in Willenhall: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Willenhall is home to around 7,688 people, with a population density of about 5,010.8 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Willenhall Population
7,688
Population density
5,010.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.79(+93%)
Shoplifting
20.81(+139%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.65(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.63(-11%)
Public order
8.06(+33%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,572
59.46%
African
1,037
13.49%
Other White
813
10.57%
Indian
275
3.58%
Other Black
187
2.43%
Total population: 7,689

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,424
24.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,415
24.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
844
14.7%
Level 3 (A level)
778
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
738
12.85%
Total 16+ residents: 5,743

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,013
30.43%
Social rents from council
653
19.62%
Owns with a mortgage
640
19.22%
Owns outright
568
17.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
380
11.41%
Total households: 3,329

Property prices in Willenhall

Median price£213,250
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £236K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £213,250 (about £245 per square foot) in Willenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£323,750£279
Semi-Detached20£235,000£266
Terraced14£174,500£213
Flats6£110,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£100,000£135,000£131,000
2017£265,250£88,000£153,000£130,000
2018£229,995£96,000£164,998£140,125
2019£249,995£93,000£167,995£139,500
2020£259,995£91,000£176,000£130,000
2021£280,000£102,000£182,000£161,000
2022£320,000£100,000£217,500£161,500
2023£275,000£101,000£191,000£183,998
2024£270,000£101,250£230,000£186,000
2025£330,000£114,500£230,000£180,000
2026£234,000£93,000£235,000£174,275
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£158£173£134
2017£175£152£183£153
2018£228£137£210£178
2019£228£149£232£213
2020£244£157£222£144
2021£263£169£236£208
2022£281£182£268£186
2023£264£149£235£202
2024£260£163£292£211
2025£311£205£267£187
2026£247£176£278£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willenhall in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,076
Band F£3,635
Band G£4,195
Band H£5,033

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Willenhall

Is Willenhall safe?

Willenhall records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Willenhall?

The median sale price in Willenhall is £213,250 (about £245 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Willenhall?

Willenhall has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Willenhall?

Willenhall scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Willenhall sits around rank 1,785 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Willenhall?

The average household income in Willenhall is around £40,189 per year, and 37% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Willenhall

CV11YT

Binley and Willenhall

CV34RS

Pilot Close

CV33JX

Betty Ennis Walk

CV39LL

Binley and Willenhall

CV40WU

Binley and Willenhall

CV40AW

Binley and Willenhall

CV33FU

St James Lane

CV33GH

Upper Park

CV33BL

Montjoy Close

CV33DQ

Remembrance Road

CV33FA

Stretton Avenue

CV34ET

London Road

CV39ET

Binley and Willenhall

CV33AA

Dell Close

CV33GL

Upper Ride

CV15ZW

Binley and Willenhall

CV39WW

Binley and Willenhall

CV11WX

Binley and Willenhall

CV33AU

Flecknose Street

CV39SB

Binley and Willenhall

CV39EU

Binley and Willenhall

CV33HN

Dunsmore Avenue

CV11ZA

Binley and Willenhall

CV39PN

Binley and Willenhall

CV39HN

Binley and Willenhall

CV33AW

Fingal Close

CV39XY

Binley and Willenhall

CV33EB

Royal Crescent

CV33EN

Yarningale Road

CV39LR

Binley and Willenhall

CV33BH

Fabian Close

CV39WE

Binley and Willenhall

CV39JY

Binley and Willenhall

CV34EN

London Road

CV33FF

Bridgecote

CV33GX

Anne Crescent

CV33HU

Willow Way

CV33GJ

Upper Park

CV40EH

Binley and Willenhall

CV33HZ

Knightlow Avenue

CV33DF

Salcombe Close

CV33AE

Stretton Avenue

CV39UN

Binley and Willenhall

CV33DL

Oakwood Avenue

CV40GJ

Binley and Willenhall

CV39WR

Binley and Willenhall

CV33BE

Mary Slessor Street

CV33EL

Yarningale Road

CV33HE

Ascot Close

CV33BA

Robin Hood Road

CV33GT

St James Lane

CV33EG

Colina Close

CV34RR

Yarningale Road

CV39TJ

Binley and Willenhall

CV33PS

Chace Avenue

CV40EN

Binley and Willenhall

CV39NS

Binley and Willenhall

CV33BJ

Eskdale Walk

CV39RS

Binley and Willenhall

CV39TU

Binley and Willenhall

CV39NY

Binley and Willenhall

CV33GG

Littlethorpe

CV39HS

Binley and Willenhall

CV39GS

Binley and Willenhall

CV39UL

Binley and Willenhall

CV34HD

London Road

CV33HS

St James' Lane

CV33EH

Colina Close

CV33AL

Fingal Close

CV33BZ

Mary Slessor Street

CV33HJ

Dunsmore Avenue

CV33JD

Joe Obrien Close

CV19FF

Binley and Willenhall

CV39GR

Binley and Willenhall

CV33JW

Beachcomber Close

CV33HH

Knightlow Avenue

CV39ED

Binley and Willenhall

CV33BG

Miranda Close

CV33DZ

Royal Crescent

CV15ZT

Binley and Willenhall

CV33AD

Chace Avenue

CV33DB

St James Lane

CV33HP

Joe Obrien Close

CV33GY

Littlethorpe

CV33GR

St James Lane

CV33FZ

Wroxall Drive

CV39NA

Binley and Willenhall

CV33GF

Farmside

CV39HE

Binley and Willenhall

CV39LG

Binley and Willenhall

CV33HY

Ravens Flight

CV34ES

Robert Close

CV33JS

Middle Ride

CV33AQ

Dogberry Close

CV33HX

Knightlow Avenue

CV33HR

Simpson Grove

CV48YT

Binley and Willenhall

CV39JZ

Binley and Willenhall

CV33EJ

Linaker Road

CV33DP

Remembrance Road