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CV2 1QL

Aldermans Green Road

Longford

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Overview

Postcode CV2 1QL is located in an urban city, within the Longford ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Henley Green & Wood End area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Henley Green & Wood End is £42,671 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wyken Slough / Wyken Pool (Nature Reserve).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
68.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Henley Green & Wood End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Henley Green & Wood End has an average crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.9%

Approximately 68.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Henley Green & Wood End is £42,671 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from CV2 1QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Henley Green & Wood End near CV2 1QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coventry Arena located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 1QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWyken Slough / Wyken Pool (Nature Reserve)LargeWalking directions to Wyken Slough / Wyken Pool (Nature Reserve)
0.3 miHawkesbury Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Hawkesbury Village Green

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
679.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.56(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.96(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.62(-48%)
Possession of weapons
3.75(+133%)
Vehicle crime
3.75(-42%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
52.33%
African
56
21.71%
Other White
22
8.53%
Caribbean
9
3.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.49%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
35.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.93%
Level 3 (A level)
20
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
48.54%
Social rents from council
21
20.39%
Owns with a mortgage
13
12.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.74%
Owns outright
6
5.83%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Longford

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £225K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£292,000£306
Semi-Detached32£207,500£234
Terraced74£177,500£224
Flats8£100,130£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,750£76,900£130,250£122,000
2017£200,000£96,650£140,000£128,000
2018£243,495£92,000£164,500£141,250
2019£239,995£100,000£187,248£145,000
2020£259,498£97,500£165,000£150,000
2021£270,000£99,950£180,000£155,000
2022£312,500£110,000£195,000£178,000
2023£290,000£114,000£205,000£180,000
2024£282,500£124,000£198,750£181,000
2025£296,000£113,750£208,000£182,000
2026£280,000£110,130£205,000£177,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£140£163£155
2017£214£158£164£166
2018£238£177£199£176
2019£251£159£218£183
2020£244£180£241£189
2021£262£181£222£199
2022£222£199£226£214
2023£306£203£239£223
2024£298£205£230£223
2025£304£205£242£229
2026£292£203£234£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 20255, Canberra Road, Coventry, CV2 1NHFlatsLeasehold£132,000
13 Feb 2026347A, Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1PBFlatsLeasehold£130,000
21 Nov 2025282, Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
11 Jun 2025228, Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1PDTerracedFreehold£275,000
04 Sept 202511, Lancia Close, Coventry, CV6 6JWTerracedFreehold£164,000

Schools

In the CV2 1QL postcode area, located within Henley Green & Wood End, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 1QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGrangehurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAlderman's Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryFoxford Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 1QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 1QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopAlderman's Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1NHWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miCostcutterGrange Road, Coventry, CV6 6DTWalking directions to Costcutter

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CV2 1QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Duggins

Longford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mary Creagh

Coventry East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCoventryE08000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyCoventry EastE14001180
WardLongfordE05001225
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Henley Green & Wood EndE02001964
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 007DE01009584
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 1QL

Is CV2 1QL (Henley Green & Wood End) safe?

The area around CV2 1QL records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CV2 1QL?

The median sale price around CV2 1QL in Henley Green & Wood End is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 1QL?

There are 7 schools close to CV2 1QL, including Grangehurst Primary School (Good), Alderman's Green Primary School (Good) and Foxford Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV2 1QL?

CV2 1QL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,193 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV2 1QL (Henley Green & Wood End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV2 1QL is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).