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About

Woodlands ward lies on the northeastern edge of Coventry, bordering the Warwickshire countryside. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces, giving it a quiet, suburban atmosphere. The ward is served by several local schools and shops concentrated along its main routes.

A significant feature is the presence of the University of Warwick, whose main campus and extensive grounds are located within the ward's boundaries. This brings a large student population and associated facilities, creating a distinct contrast with the family-oriented neighbourhoods. The area is well-connected by major roads like the A45, but retains access to larger parks and walking paths along its rural fringe.

Area overview

On average Woodlands has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodlands is £51,800 per year. There are 8 schools in Woodlands: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Woodlands is home to around 17,786 people, with a population density of about 4,008.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodlands Population
17,786
Population density
4,008.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.58(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.03(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.62(-48%)
Vehicle crime
3.94(-39%)
Burglary
3.71(-9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,689
82.59%
Other White
719
4.04%
African
451
2.54%
Indian
421
2.37%
Irish
266
1.5%
Total population: 17,785

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,561
31.38%
Level 3 (A level)
2,654
18.26%
No qualifications
2,328
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,051
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,523
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 14,533

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,968
37.38%
Owns with a mortgage
2,458
30.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,052
13.25%
Other social rented
792
9.97%
Social rents from council
477
6.01%
Total households: 7,941

Property prices in Woodlands

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)240
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £323K

Based on 240 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £915,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£370,000£326
Semi-Detached90£298,150£301
Terraced72£237,000£269
Flats42£138,500£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,500£124,250£200,000£167,000
2017£320,000£120,200£230,000£175,250
2018£330,000£126,000£245,000£189,750
2019£365,000£125,000£250,000£183,500
2020£315,000£135,000£250,000£198,000
2021£380,000£133,000£262,500£217,000
2022£412,500£150,000£277,250£241,250
2023£400,000£141,500£270,000£219,000
2024£395,000£150,000£280,000£228,000
2025£370,000£136,000£290,000£240,000
2026£365,500£144,750£298,150£222,800
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£184£208£185
2017£265£196£232£214
2018£299£202£252£214
2019£277£200£258£205
2020£295£210£258£238
2021£307£205£279£239
2022£349£228£297£269
2023£334£232£284£262
2024£316£236£289£256
2025£342£232£291£265
2026£322£222£311£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodlands 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Woodlands ward.

Local councillors

Gary Christopher Ridley

Woodlands - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative