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CV3 3GQ

Ridgethorpe

Binley and Willenhall

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Overview

Postcode CV3 3GQ is located in an urban city, within the Binley and Willenhall ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Willenhall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Willenhall is £40,189 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 2.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Field park .

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
64.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Willenhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Willenhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.7%

Approximately 64.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Willenhall is £40,189 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from CV3 3GQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Willenhall near CV3 3GQ 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV3 3GQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miField park SmallWalking directions to Field park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
8,259.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.15(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.01(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.01(+21%)
Burglary
10.6(+161%)
Public order
8.19(+35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
60.88%
African
45
14.2%
Other White
40
12.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
5.05%
Other Black
11
3.47%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
24.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
15.74%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.74%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
37.59%
Social rents from council
36
27.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.03%
Owns outright
15
11.28%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.77%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Binley and Willenhall

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £268K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Binley and Willenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,500 up to £541,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Binley and Willenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£290,000£305
Semi-Detached66£242,000£274
Terraced54£199,000£235
Flats9£100,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Binley and Willenhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Binley and Willenhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,000£86,500£175,000£132,475
2017£179,250£88,000£172,500£135,000
2018£229,995£86,500£189,000£145,000
2019£243,998£93,000£189,000£144,500
2020£259,995£90,500£199,000£150,750
2021£280,000£98,000£207,000£167,500
2022£299,000£98,000£234,000£177,000
2023£265,000£105,000£237,500£185,000
2024£270,000£102,500£240,000£190,000
2025£320,000£114,500£250,000£196,000
2026£270,000£75,000£239,500£188,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Binley and Willenhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Binley and Willenhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£129£184£157
2017£229£154£189£169
2018£225£150£210£181
2019£232£149£229£192
2020£245£164£225£186
2021£264£163£244£212
2022£287£184£265£213
2023£263£144£254£226
2024£283£153£274£242
2025£310£189£273£222
2026£267£210£268£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Binley and Willenhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Binley and Willenhall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV3 3GQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV3 3GQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 202660, Ridgethorpe, Coventry, CV3 3GQFlatsLeasehold£44,000
25 Jul 20255, Ridgethorpe, Coventry, CV3 3GPTerracedFreehold£84,999
10 Oct 202517, Marlcroft, Coventry, CV3 3FRFlatsLeasehold£100,000
10 Jul 202514, Marlcroft, Coventry, CV3 3FRTerracedFreehold£155,000
30 Jan 202679, Laneside, Coventry, CV3 3EYTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the CV3 3GQ postcode area, located within Willenhall, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV3 3GQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWillenhall Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySowe Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV3 3GQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV3 3GQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSt James Lane Mini MarketSt James Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GZWalking directions to St James Lane Mini Market
0.3 miSimply LocalWroxall Drive, Coventry, CV3 3FYWalking directions to Simply Local
0.4 miChace Convenience Store96 Remembrance Road, Coventry, CV3 3DPWalking directions to Chace Convenience Store
0.4 miHeron Foods84 Remembrance Road, Coventry, CV3 3DPWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miIcelandStonebridge Highway, Coventry, CV3 4RPWalking directions to Iceland

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 CV3 3GQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Elizabeth Thomas

Binley and Willenhall - 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
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WillenhallE02001996
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 039AE01009539
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV3 3GQ

Is CV3 3GQ (Willenhall) safe?

The area around CV3 3GQ records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CV3 3GQ?

The median sale price around CV3 3GQ in Willenhall is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV3 3GQ?

There are 9 schools close to CV3 3GQ, including Willenhall Community Primary School (Requires improvement), Corpus Christi Catholic School (Good) and Sowe Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV3 3GQ?

CV3 3GQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,099 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV3 3GQ (Willenhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV3 3GQ is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christine Elizabeth Thomas (Labour Party).