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CV2 5BP

Westmorland Road

Wyken

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Overview

Postcode CV2 5BP is located in an urban city, within the Wyken ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Clifford Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clifford Park is £50,557 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 2.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Caludon Castle Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
48.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Clifford Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Clifford Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.6%

Approximately 48.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Clifford Park is £50,557 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV2 5BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Clifford Park near CV2 5BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coventry located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV2 5BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCaludon Castle ParkLargeWalking directions to Caludon Castle Park
0.4 miPlatinum Jubilee Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Platinum Jubilee Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
7,699.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.9(+26%)
Burglary
9.92(+144%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.09(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.09(-3%)
Vehicle crime
4.96(-24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
69.6%
Other Asian
17
6.8%
Other White
13
5.2%
African
12
4.8%
Indian
9
3.6%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
25.24%
No qualifications
51
24.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.57%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
32.19%
Owns outright
32
21.92%
Social rents from council
24
16.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
16.44%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.27%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Wyken

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)162
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £280K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Wyken area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,213 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wyken over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£415,000£343
Semi-Detached30£275,000£287
Terraced93£225,000£265
Flats14£127,500£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wyken

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyken.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328,500£124,875£175,000£148,000
2017£312,153£111,000£187,000£154,000
2018£345,000£95,000£193,750£170,000
2019£356,498£108,000£203,000£166,000
2020£358,000£85,000£220,000£180,000
2021£300,000£107,500£224,000£185,000
2022£383,000£109,000£246,000£205,000
2023£377,500£113,750£258,000£210,000
2024£380,000£105,000£255,650£210,000
2025£370,000£105,000£251,300£224,500
2026£390,000£142,000£274,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyken.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wyken.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£194£182£180
2017£283£199£201£187
2018£302£173£217£199
2019£285£209£218£200
2020£314£151£238£205
2021£312£208£252£220
2022£330£203£262£251
2023£370£201£279£248
2024£340£222£269£250
2025£349£160£277£259
2026£333£243£299£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wyken.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 5BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV2 5BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202561, Westmorland Road, Coventry, CV2 5BPTerracedFreehold£160,000
11 Jun 20251, Westmorland Road, Coventry, CV2 5BPTerracedFreehold£185,000
23 Feb 2026188, Belgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 5BNTerracedFreehold£260,000
13 May 2026162, Westmorland Road, Coventry, CV2 5BUTerracedFreehold£225,000
01 Aug 2025170, Belgrave Road, Coventry, CV2 5BHTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the CV2 5BP postcode area, located within Clifford Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV2 5BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCoventry Extended Learning CentrePupil referral unit

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryCaludon Castle SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCoventry Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV2 5BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV2 5BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne StopWestmorland Road, Coventry, CV2 5BNWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miTescoClifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2TSWalking directions to Tesco

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 5BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Hopkins

Wyken - 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
WardWykenE05001235
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clifford ParkE02001976
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 019CE01009715
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV2 5BP

Is CV2 5BP (Clifford Park) safe?

The area around CV2 5BP records about 84 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 5BP?

The median sale price around CV2 5BP in Clifford Park is £235,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV2 5BP?

There are 12 schools close to CV2 5BP, including Coventry Extended Learning Centre (Requires improvement), Caludon Castle School (Good) and Coventry Alternative Provision Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV2 5BP?

CV2 5BP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,636 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV2 5BP (Clifford Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV2 5BP is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Hopkins (Labour Party).