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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £51,825 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
63
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
34.63(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.48(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.52(-43%)
Vehicle crime
4.78(-27%)
Burglary
3.71(-8%)
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

Based on 225 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,943 up to £772,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodlands 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 Woodlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£375,000
Flats50£135,750
Semi-Detached79£295,000
Terraced60£238,750

10 years median price trend in Woodlands

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

Data Sources

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