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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. Approximately 37.2% 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
37.2%
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

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £213,250 in Willenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Willenhall 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 Willenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£323,750£3,001
Flats7£105,000£2,300
Semi-Detached18£232,500£2,856
Terraced13£185,000£2,222

10 years median price trend in Willenhall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall.

All postcodes in Willenhall

CV14YZ

Binley and Willenhall

CV39FR

Binley and Willenhall

CV33FL

Pondthorpe

CV33GB

Wroxall Drive

CV33JF

Dunsmore Avenue

CV39UD

Binley and Willenhall

CV31BD

Binley and Willenhall

CV33NB

Manor Hall Mews

CV33HT

Canon Hudson Close

CV39SD

Binley and Willenhall

CV33BB

Robin Hood Road

CV33AZ

Arnhem Corner

CV33BS

Mary Slessor Street

CV33DY

Royal Crescent

CV33GU

Brandon Lane

CV34FS

Montgomery Close

CV39HR

Binley and Willenhall

CV33BF

Robin Hood Road

CV33FW

St James Lane

CV14XS

Binley and Willenhall

CV39UA

Binley and Willenhall

CV39WN

Binley and Willenhall

CV33FE

St James Lane

CV40YG

Binley and Willenhall

CV33BD

Mary Slessor Street

CV39TS

Binley and Willenhall

CV19AF

Binley and Willenhall

CV39NB

Binley and Willenhall

CV33ES

Yarningale Road

CV15QN

High Street

CV33EY

Laneside

CV34ZZ

Binley and Willenhall

CV33GN

Legendary Lane

CV33AN

Robin Hood Road

CV33AF

Gunton Avenue

CV33ED

Tybalt Close

CV33BY

Mary Slessor Street

CV33HF

York Close

CV39LB

Binley and Willenhall

CV33FH

Jamescroft

CV39QX

Binley and Willenhall

CV39JS

Binley and Willenhall

CV33GP

Ridgethorpe

CV33AY

Robin Hood Road

CV33AR

Robin Hood Road

CV33JZ

Bracken Walk

CV39TE

Binley and Willenhall

CV33FR

Marl Croft

CV39ST

Binley and Willenhall

CV33ER

Glamorgan Close

CV33AH

Stretton Avenue

CV39HQ

Binley and Willenhall

CV33JN

Turtledove Close

CV39HF

Binley and Willenhall

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.