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CV2 2RJ

Wigston Road

Henley

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Overview

Postcode CV2 2RJ 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Potters Green Corridor.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Walsgrave & Woodway Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walsgrave & Woodway Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from CV2 2RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsgrave & Woodway Park near CV2 2RJ 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 2RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPotters Green CorridorLargeWalking directions to Potters Green Corridor

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
4,567.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.32(+46%)
Vehicle crime
29.6(+355%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.49(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.83(+49%)
Shoplifting
10.11(+16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
209
77.41%
Indian
17
6.3%
African
8
2.96%
Other
7
2.59%
Other Black
5
1.85%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
27.54%
No qualifications
56
23.73%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
49.56%
Owns with a mortgage
39
34.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.19%
Shared ownership
4
3.54%
Other social rented
3
2.65%
Total households: 113

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 2RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 2RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20252, Linford Walk, Coventry, CV2 2TLSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
27 Mar 202622, Squires Croft, Coventry, CV2 2RQDetachedFreehold£320,000
27 Apr 20263, Wavendon Close, Coventry, CV2 2TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
07 Nov 202514, Solent Drive, Coventry, CV2 2RGDetachedFreehold£330,000
23 May 20251, Peacock Avenue, Coventry, CV2 2PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the CV2 2RJ postcode area, located within Walsgrave & Woodway Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 2RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryGrace Academy CoventryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWhittle AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miAll-throughSeva SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 2RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 2RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodWoodway Lane, Coventry, CV2 2HXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miLondisHinckley Road, Coventry, CV2 2QNWalking directions to Londis

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 2RJ, 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 008BE01009578
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 2RJ

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

The area around CV2 2RJ records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2RJ?

The median sale price around CV2 2RJ 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 2RJ?

There are 11 schools close to CV2 2RJ, including Grace Academy Coventry (Good), Whittle Academy (Good) and Seva School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV2 2RJ?

CV2 2RJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,761 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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