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Wyken Croft

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About

Wyken Croft is a residential neighbourhood situated in the eastern part of Coventry. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes, with a mix of private ownership and social housing. Local amenities are focused along nearby streets like Sewall Highway, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The layout is defined by its namesake road, Wyken Croft, which curves through the heart of the area. A notable local feature is the Wyken Slough, a large area of open grassland and wetland that borders the neighbourhood to the south, offering a distinct natural space within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Wyken Croft has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wyken Croft is £45,439 per year. There are 4 schools in Wyken Croft: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wyken Croft is home to around 5,758 people, with a population density of about 3,276.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wyken Croft Population
5,758
Population density
3,276.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.4(-31%)
Vehicle crime
7.82(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.12(-37%)
Burglary
5.73(+41%)
Other theft
5.56(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,694
64.14%
Indian
571
9.91%
African
354
6.15%
Other White
324
5.63%
Irish
132
2.29%
Total population: 5,759

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,282
27.31%
No qualifications
1,090
23.22%
Level 3 (A level)
732
15.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
585
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
526
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 4,694

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,053
41.51%
Owns with a mortgage
774
30.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
475
18.72%
Other social rented
99
3.9%
Other forms of private rent
69
2.72%
Total households: 2,537

Property prices in Wyken Croft

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wyken Croft area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wyken Croft 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 Wyken Croft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£358,000
Flats12£111,000
Semi-Detached28£231,250
Terraced25£225,000

10 years median price trend in Wyken Croft

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

All postcodes in Wyken Croft

CV23NY

Sewall Highway

CV23AE

Wyken Croft

CV23FA

Derbyshire Way

CV23LQ

Brixham Drive

CV23AN

Armscott Road

CV23JY

Attwood Crescent

CV23JZ

Blackberry Lane

CV23LU

Parry Road

CV23NZ

Sewall Highway

CV21HR

Hermes Crescent

CV23NP

Sewall Highway

CV23AY

Norton Hill Drive

Data Sources

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