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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
31.93(-17%)
Shoplifting
16.5(+89%)
Vehicle crime
11.53(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.27(-36%)
Burglary
6.44(+59%)
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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Wyken area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wyken over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£430,000
Flats12£106,000
Semi-Detached26£233,000
Terraced77£225,000

10 years median price trend in Wyken

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

All postcodes in Wyken

CV22JR

Studland Green

CV22LX

Dorchester Way

CV23DA

Olive Avenue

CV23NS

Torcross Avenue

CV25AH

Attoxhall Road

CV25AQ

Triumph Close

CV25BH

Belgrave Road

CV25LB

Harold Road

CV32PE

Coombe Park Road

CV23BB

Gleneagles Road

CV25BB

Sandilands Close

CV25BF

Attoxhall Road

CV25NY

Lloyd Crescent

CV32QQ

Harvesters Close

CV32XL

Hardwyn Close

CV22JG

Corfe Close

CV25FT

The Drive

CV32PA

Dunvegan Close

CV32SR

Royston Close

CV32XF

Brunton Close

CV23FF

Ansty Road

CV25BJ

Belgrave Road

CV25EN

Farren Road

CV32NX

Coombe Park Road

CV32PF

Bracadale Close

CV32UY

Upperfield Way

CV32XT

Sordale Croft

CV23AX

Norton Hill Drive

CV23EZ

Ansty Road

CV25FZ

St Ives Road

CV25PY

Ennerdale Lane

CV32TH

Comberton Close

CV23DP

Dartmouth Road

CV32TT

Harry Weston Road

CV22JY

Fontmell Close

CV23AP

Armscott Road

CV23AQ

Armscott Road

CV23FB

Ansty Road

CV25AJ

Attoxhall Road

CV25ES

Hyde Road

CV25LF

Sandgate Crescent

CV25NL

Mayflower Drive

CV32DS

Brinklow Road

CV22JB

Blandford Drive

CV25PF

Dunrose Close

CV32UZ

Middlefield Drive

CV32XA

Skipworth Road

CV22JS

Marnhull Close

CV23BZ

Wyken Avenue

CV23DE

Kelvin Avenue

CV25EL

Farren Road

CV32NU

Melfort Close

CV23FE

Ansty Road

CV25BZ

Clifford Bridge Road

CV25EG

Caludon Park Avenue

CV32AT

Calgary Close

CV32NW

Coombe Park Road

CV23DD

Kelvin Avenue

CV25AN

Attoxhall Road

CV25NQ

Billington Close

CV32AG

Sevilla Close

CV32TU

Kynner Way

CV22LB

Dorchester Way

CV23BP

Gleneagles Road

CV23NY

Sewall Highway

CV25EF

Farren Road

CV25FH

Hipswell Highway

CV32FA

Claybrookes Lane

CV32HY

Brinklow Road

CV32RW

Gainford Rise

CV23AE

Wyken Croft

CV23DJ

Tiverton Road

CV25AS

Ventnor Close

CV25NJ

Carver Close

CV25NZ

Harry Rose Road

CV22JE

Frampton Walk

CV22JN

Bryanston Close

CV25EB

Crakston Close

CV25AF

St Austell Road

CV32DT

Brinklow Road

CV32JB

Brinklow Road

CV32XS

Hargrave Close

CV22JZ

Abbotsbury Close

CV23AN

Armscott Road

CV23JZ

Blackberry Lane

CV23NZ

Sewall Highway

CV32NP

Bridgeacre Gardens

CV23NP

Sewall Highway

CV25AG

St Austell Road

CV25BS

Westmorland Road

CV32NE

Glebefarm Grove

CV23AY

Norton Hill Drive

CV23NL

Sewall Highway

CV25NT

Rigdale Close

CV32DY

Clifford Bridge Road

CV32TY

Harry Weston Road

CV32US

Bulwick Close

Data Sources

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