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CV2 2GX

Cumbernauld Walk

Henley

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Overview

Postcode CV2 2GX is located in an urban city, within the Henley ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsgrave & Woodway Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsgrave & Woodway Park is £51,276 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 2.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Potters Green Corridor.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
37.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Walsgrave & Woodway Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,512 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Walsgrave & Woodway Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 86 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.6%

Approximately 37.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Walsgrave & Woodway Park is £51,276 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from CV2 2GX.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsgrave & Woodway Park near CV2 2GX 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 2GX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPotters Green CorridorLargeWalking directions to Potters Green Corridor
0.5 miPlatinum Jubilee Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Platinum Jubilee Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
7,151 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.71(-23%)
Shoplifting
29.08(+234%)
Vehicle crime
27.18(+318%)
Other theft
6.32(+11%)
Burglary
6.32(+56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
55.6%
Indian
41
16.4%
African
19
7.6%
Other White
15
6%
Arab
9
3.6%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
28.26%
No qualifications
38
20.65%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
31
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
24.73%
Owns with a mortgage
17
18.28%
Owns outright
14
15.05%
Social rents from council
4
4.3%
Total households: 93

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 2GX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 2GX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 202570, Stevenage Walk, Coventry, CV2 2HETerracedFreehold£135,000
30 Jan 20265, Harmer Close, Coventry, CV2 2EWDetachedFreehold£235,000
12 Dec 202579, Boswell Drive, Coventry, CV2 2GUTerracedFreehold£203,000
14 Mar 20258, Hinckley Road, Coventry, CV2 2EXDetachedFreehold£311,444
18 Aug 2025142, Boswell Drive, Coventry, CV2 2HLTerracedFreehold£188,500

Schools

In the CV2 2GX postcode area, located within Walsgrave & Woodway Park, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 2GX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWalsgrave Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWhittle AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 2GX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 2GX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisHinckley Road, Coventry, CV2 2QNWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miAldiHinckley Road, Coventry, CV2 2TWWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miAsdaBrade Drive, Coventry, CV2 2PNWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miCo-op FoodWoodway Lane, Coventry, CV2 2HXWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2GX, 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)Walsgrave & Woodway ParkE02001965
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 008DE01009583
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 2GX

Is CV2 2GX (Walsgrave & Woodway Park) safe?

The area around CV2 2GX records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CV2 2GX?

The median sale price around CV2 2GX in Walsgrave & Woodway Park is £225,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 2GX?

There are 12 schools close to CV2 2GX, including Walsgrave Church of England Academy (Good), SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good) and Whittle Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV2 2GX?

CV2 2GX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,512 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV2 2GX (Walsgrave & Woodway Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV2 2GX is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Ruane (Labour Party).