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CV4 8AF

Charter Avenue

Westwood

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Detailed insights for CV4 8AF

Overview

Postcode CV4 8AF is located in an urban city, within the Westwood area of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Canley & Westwood Heath area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canley & Westwood Heath is £49,989 per year. The median sale price in Westwood is £220,000 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £293,500. The nearest station is Tile Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Canley Corridor.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Canley & Westwood Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,475 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Canley & Westwood Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Canley & Westwood Heath is £49,989 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV4 8AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Canley & Westwood Heath near CV4 8AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tile Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV4 8AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Tile Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Tile Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV4 8AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCanley CorridorMediumWalking directions to Canley Corridor

Area Profile

Population
437
Population density
1,317.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
26.76(+208%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.74(-46%)
Vehicle crime
10.7(+64%)
Burglary
5.35(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.68(-57%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
331
75.23%
Other White
30
6.82%
Indian
18
4.09%
Other
14
3.18%
Irish
13
2.95%
Total population: 440

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
40.33%
Level 3 (A level)
78
21.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
11.99%
No qualifications
41
11.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 367

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
77
43.5%
Owns outright
69
38.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
14.69%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.26%
Other social rented
1
0.56%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Westwood

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £270
Sales (last 12 months): 187
Typical range (middle 50%): £190K – £294K

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Westwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£435,000£323
Semi-Detached62£230,000£270
Terraced80£210,000£264
Flats14£143,750£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,500£125,000£198,250£157,498
2017£330,000£127,000£190,000£161,000
2018£356,873£106,000£213,498£170,000
2019£380,995£176,495£227,498£170,000
2020£388,000£181,750£228,000£172,500
2021£401,500£153,000£240,000£190,000
2022£427,498£125,000£265,500£210,000
2023£418,755£142,500£270,000£200,000
2024£395,000£135,000£233,000£200,000
2025£435,000£144,000£249,950£214,000
2026£435,000£141,250£235,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£232£203£201
2017£245£193£210£203
2018£260£171£230£212
2019£279£261£262£214
2020£275£271£238£212
2021£298£257£257£236
2022£306£194£288£265
2023£326£227£256£252
2024£324£215£264£246
2025£342£214£270£261
2026£285£245£264£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV4 8AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV4 8AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 2025Beechwood House, Falkland Close, Coventry, CV4 8HQOtherFreehold£970,000
22 May 202612, Parkwood Lane, Coventry, CV4 8AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
12 Jun 2025Unit 1, Falkland Close, Coventry, CV4 8AUOtherFreehold£1,435,000
16 Jan 20263, Dalmeny Road, Coventry, CV4 8AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
05 Aug 20251, Dalmeny Road, Coventry, CV4 8AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the CV4 8AF postcode area, located within Canley & Westwood Heath, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CV4 8AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryLeigh Church of England AcademyAcademy converter
0.7 miSecondaryWest Coventry AcademyAcademy converter
0.9 miPrimaryOur Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CV4 8AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV4 8AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCharter460A Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8BDWalking directions to Charter
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalBroadwell Heights, Coventry, CV4 8NSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miSainsbury's Coventry Westwood Heath RoadUnit 1 Broadwell Heights, Coventry, CV4 8NSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Coventry Westwood Heath Road
0.4 miTile Hill Convenience StoreCromwell Lane, Coventry, CV4 9HSWalking directions to Tile Hill Convenience Store

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 CV4 8AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Grace Lewis

Westwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Zarah Sultana

Coventry South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCoventryE08000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyCoventry SouthE14001182
WardWestwoodE05001232
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canley & Westwood HeathE02001993
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 036FE01032532
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV4 8AF

Is CV4 8AF (Canley & Westwood Heath) safe?

The area around CV4 8AF records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CV4 8AF?

The median sale price around CV4 8AF in Westwood is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV4 8AF?

There are 6 schools close to CV4 8AF, including Leigh Church of England Academy (Requires improvement), West Coventry Academy (Good) and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CV4 8AF?

The closest station to CV4 8AF is Tile Hill, about 338 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV4 8AF?

CV4 8AF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,475 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV4 8AF (Canley & Westwood Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry South covering CV4 8AF is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Grace Lewis (Labour Party).

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