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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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£330,000
Terraced18£183,000
Semi-Detached16£232,500
Flats8£114,500

10 years median price trend in Willenhall

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

All postcodes in Willenhall

CV33GQ

Ridgethorpe

CV34EX

London Road

CV11ZA

Binley and Willenhall

CV11WX

Binley and Willenhall

CV33PS

Chace Avenue

CV39FR

Binley and Willenhall

CV39UW

Binley and Willenhall

CV33AD

Chace Avenue

CV33HY

Ravens Flight

CV33JL

Lister Close

CV31BD

Binley and Willenhall

CV33AY

Robin Hood Road

CV33FT

Cedric Close

CV39HE

Binley and Willenhall

CV39SE

Binley and Willenhall

CV39PN

Binley and Willenhall

CV39SG

Binley and Willenhall

CV33DA

Soden Close

CV33EG

Colina Close

CV33FL

Pondthorpe

CV33GU

Brandon Lane

CV33HJ

Dunsmore Avenue

CV34FS

Montgomery Close

CV39HF

Binley and Willenhall

CV39UX

Binley and Willenhall

CV33AN

Robin Hood Road

CV33AQ

Dogberry Close

CV33AX

Robin Hood Road

CV33BL

Montjoy Close

CV33BN

St Bernards Walk

CV33EN

Yarningale Road

CV34HD

London Road

CV39QH

Binley and Willenhall

CV39JY

Binley and Willenhall

CV33AA

Dell Close

CV33AS

Euston Crescent

CV33EQ

Yarningale Road

CV33GP

Ridgethorpe

CV34EN

London Road

CV40YG

Binley and Willenhall

CV39TF

Binley and Willenhall

CV33DN

Futures Walk

CV33GE

Cardiff Close

CV33HB

Dunsmore Avenue

CV33HE

Ascot Close

CV33HG

Chepstow Close

CV33HX

Knightlow Avenue

CV33JD

Joe Obrien Close

CV33JN

Turtledove Close

CV14YZ

Binley and Willenhall

CV39TJ

Binley and Willenhall

CV39LL

Binley and Willenhall

CV39NR

Binley and Willenhall

CV40GH

Binley and Willenhall

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.