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CV2 1RP

Letchlade Close

Henley

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Overview

Postcode CV2 1RP is located in an urban city, within the Henley ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wyken Croft area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wyken Croft is £45,439 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Moat House Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Wyken Croft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wyken Croft has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wyken Croft is £45,439 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV2 1RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Wyken Croft near CV2 1RP 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 1RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMoat House ParkLargeWalking directions to Moat House Park
0.5 miPotters Green CorridorLargeWalking directions to Potters Green Corridor
0.3 miBrixham Drive Estate Riverside ParklandMediumWalking directions to Brixham Drive Estate Riverside Parkland

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
5,494 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.47(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.18(-15%)
Burglary
8.26(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-12%)
Other theft
6.43(+13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
69.95%
African
40
10.93%
Other White
22
6.01%
Indian
17
4.64%
Irish
14
3.83%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
25.09%
No qualifications
68
24.03%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
40.88%
Owns with a mortgage
44
32.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.71%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.92%
Other social rented
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Henley

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)155
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £262K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Henley area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £582,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Henley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£287,500£312
Semi-Detached64£241,000£282
Terraced56£208,750£265
Flats13£105,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Henley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Henley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£93,000£149,995£126,500
2017£242,500£97,248£158,000£145,995
2018£239,995£95,000£171,500£149,000
2019£242,500£111,000£175,000£162,500
2020£255,000£95,000£187,500£161,975
2021£280,000£115,000£201,950£185,975
2022£290,000£112,000£220,000£195,000
2023£259,950£106,500£235,000£208,000
2024£304,000£118,000£219,000£195,000
2025£300,000£110,000£240,000£200,000
2026£305,000£109,000£225,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Henley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Henley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£145£169£160
2017£235£149£198£177
2018£251£157£219£193
2019£242£170£209£196
2020£252£178£227£212
2021£280£180£239£228
2022£300£187£275£232
2023£312£185£271£245
2024£311£194£270£239
2025£307£165£287£255
2026£341£184£285£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Henley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 1RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 202615, Letchlade Close, Coventry, CV2 1RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
14 Aug 202522, Letchlade Close, Coventry, CV2 1RPTerracedFreehold£200,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 89, Field Court, Gresley Road, Coventry, CV2 1RJFlatsLeasehold£87,500
11 Jul 2025Flat 104, Wood Court, Gresley Road, Coventry, CV2 1RJFlatsLeasehold£125,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 75, Field Court, Gresley Road, Coventry, CV2 1RJFlatsLeasehold£116,500

Schools

In the CV2 1RP postcode area, located within Wyken Croft, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 1RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHenley Green PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCastle Wood Special SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryLyng Hall SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 1RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 1RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop47-49 Broad Park Road, Coventry, CV2 1DBWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miLido ExtraHenley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LPWalking directions to Lido Extra
0.5 miBrixham Convenience Store Ltd5 Brixham Drive, Coventry, CV2 3LAWalking directions to Brixham Convenience Store Ltd
0.5 miCostcutterHenley Road, Coventry, CV2 1ABWalking 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 1RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Ruane

Henley - 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
WardHenleyE05001223
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wyken CroftE02001970
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 013AE01009599
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 1RP

Is CV2 1RP (Wyken Croft) safe?

The area around CV2 1RP records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CV2 1RP?

The median sale price around CV2 1RP in Wyken Croft is £225,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 1RP?

There are 14 schools close to CV2 1RP, including Henley Green Primary (Good), Castle Wood Special School (Outstanding) and Lyng Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV2 1RP?

CV2 1RP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV2 1RP (Wyken Croft) in Parliament and on the local council?

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