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About

Wyken is a residential ward in eastern Coventry, dominated by post-war housing estates and local shopping parades. The area is centred around the Wyken Croft nature reserve, a large green space with meadows and woodland paths that provides a key recreational area for residents. Housing is primarily a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with several schools and community centres serving the neighbourhood.

The ward is well-connected by main roads like the A4600, linking it to Coventry city centre and the M6 motorway. A notable local landmark is the Wyken Slough, a significant area of wetland that supports various bird species. Daily life revolves around practical amenities such as the Asda superstore and the Wyken Community Centre, reflecting the area's functional, suburban character.

Area overview

On average Wyken has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wyken is £52,005 per year. There are 9 schools in Wyken: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wyken is home to around 16,913 people, with a population density of about 3,702.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wyken Population
16,913
Population density
3,702.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.8(-20%)
Shoplifting
15.14(+74%)
Vehicle crime
11.83(+82%)
Burglary
7.98(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.44(-25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,197
66.2%
Indian
1,998
11.81%
Other White
742
4.39%
African
723
4.27%
Other Asian
416
2.46%
Total population: 16,913

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,065
30.12%
No qualifications
2,493
18.47%
Level 3 (A level)
2,335
17.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,865
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,500
11.12%
Total 16+ residents: 13,495

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,459
36.1%
Owns with a mortgage
2,256
33.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,190
17.47%
Other social rented
493
7.24%
Social rents from council
232
3.41%
Total households: 6,812

Property prices in Wyken

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 in Wyken area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,213 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wyken 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 Wyken over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached24£365,000£3,666
Flats14£128,000£2,397
Semi-Detached29£271,000£3,092
Terraced96£225,000£2,792

10 years median price trend in Wyken

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

All postcodes in Wyken

CV32PF

Bracadale Close

CV23NR

Kineton Road

CV32FA

Claybrookes Lane

CV25NT

Rigdale Close

CV25AG

St Austell Road

CV22JB

Blandford Drive

CV22JA

Dorchester Way

CV23AA

Wyken Croft

CV25FT

The Drive

CV23NX

Sewall Highway

CV23AZ

Norton Hill Drive

CV32UT

Newstead Way

CV32NE

Glebefarm Grove

CV23FE

Ansty Road

CV22LA

Bridport Close

CV25AP

Hopedale Close

CV32AG

Sevilla Close

CV32UD

Murrayfield Way

CV25FQ

Hipswell Highway

CV32UB

Eastwood Business Village

CV22JZ

Abbotsbury Close

CV32TU

Kynner Way

CV32SN

Harry Weston Road

CV32XQ

Camville

CV23AQ

Armscott Road

CV25FY

St Ives Road

CV25LD

Harold Road

CV32XU

Kerris Way

CV32XX

Tideswell Close

CV32PA

Dunvegan Close

CV22LU

Dorchester Way

CV25FU

The Drive

CV23AL

Lamerton Close

CV25EZ

Hipswell Highway

CV22JX

Sturminster Close

CV25BQ

Westmorland Road

CV32UZ

Middlefield Drive

CV32AE

Wyken

CV32RX

Bridgeacre Gardens

CV23DB

Yule Road

CV25AB

Arch Road

CV23NL

Sewall Highway

CV23NU

Torcross Avenue

CV25FZ

St Ives Road

CV23DE

Kelvin Avenue

CV25EW

Oldham Avenue

CV23BZ

Wyken Avenue

CV25FX

St Ives Road

CV32TS

Himbleton Drive

CV23DA

Olive Avenue

CV23BB

Gleneagles Road

CV25EQ

Farren Road

CV22QA

Dorchester Way

CV32NS

Abbeydale Close

CV25EJ

Farren Road

CV32NJ

Fieldside Lane

CV32XH

Grimston Close

CV23AW

Doone Close

CV32XR

Chelney Walk

CV32UN

Binley Business Park

CV23AE

Wyken Croft

CV32RU

Bridgeacre Gardens

CV32AT

Calgary Close

CV32RF

The Greensward

CV25LF

Sandgate Crescent

CV32RJ

Faygate Close

CV32XS

Hargrave Close

CV25AL

Attoxhall Road

CV25PY

Ennerdale Lane

CV23NZ

Sewall Highway

CV25AU

Attoxhall Road

CV25BZ

Clifford Bridge Road

CV22LB

Dorchester Way

CV32XE

Hepworth Road

CV25BS

Westmorland Road

CV32TQ

Binley Business Park

CV25AW

Attoxhall Road

CV32TX

Harry Weston Road

CV22JF

Tollard Close

CV25BN

Belgrave Road

CV32NR

Bridgeacre Gardens

CV32NP

Bridgeacre Gardens

CV25DL

Bodmin Road

CV22HZ

Wimborne Drive

CV23AX

Norton Hill Drive

CV32QR

Hunters Close

CV25EN

Farren Road

CV32TR

Harry Weston Road

CV25BL

Belgrave Road

CV23NP

Sewall Highway

CV32UY

Upperfield Way

CV25EY

Oldham Avenue

CV32UU

Dowley Croft

CV23BY

Wyken Avenue

CV32US

Bulwick Close

CV25AZ

Belgrave Square

CV23BL

Comrie Close

CV25EH

Farren Road

CV25BY

Belgrave Road

CV32UG

Ellis Park Drive

Data Sources

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