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CV4 8EB

Charter Avenue

Westwood

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Detailed insights for CV4 8EB

Overview

Postcode CV4 8EB is located in an urban city, within the Westwood area of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cannon Park & University area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cannon Park & University is £63,368 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 Canley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canley Corridor.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Cannon Park & University has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,794 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Cannon Park & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.8%

Approximately 24.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Cannon Park & University is £63,368 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Cannon Park & University near CV4 8EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Canley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV4 8EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Canley

N/A

Walking directions to Canley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV4 8EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCanley CorridorLargeWalking directions to Canley Corridor
0.2 miPrior Deram ParkSmallWalking directions to Prior Deram Park

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
6,742.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.4(-45%)
Shoplifting
16.46(+89%)
Other theft
15.23(+168%)
Vehicle crime
9.05(+39%)
Public order
6.58(+9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
51.53%
Other White
39
13.22%
Chinese
35
11.86%
Indian
17
5.76%
Other Asian
17
5.76%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
97
38.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
25.79%
No qualifications
38
15.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.75%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
41.9%
Owns outright
21
20%
Other social rented
15
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
12
11.43%
Social rents from council
11
10.48%
Total households: 105

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV4 8EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV4 8EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 2026104, Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
04 Nov 2025130, Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8EBTerracedFreehold£197,000
12 Sept 2025100, Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8EBTerracedFreehold£230,000
23 May 202539, Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000
27 Feb 202623, Thimbler Road, Coventry, CV4 8FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000

Schools

In the CV4 8EB postcode area, located within Cannon Park & University, there are 3 primary and 3 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 8EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryWMG Academy for Young EngineersUniversity technical college
0.4 miSecondaryThe Westwood AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryCharter AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CV4 8EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV4 8EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGood Price supermarket44 Prior Deram Walk, Coventry, CV4 8FTWalking directions to Good Price supermarket
0.2 miNisa Local38-40 Prior Deram Walk, Coventry, CV4 8FTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miAldi7 Shultern Lane, Coventry, CV4 7ANWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miIcelandLynchgate Road, Coventry, CV4 7EHWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miSeoul PlazaUnit 13 Lynchgate Road, Coventry, CV4 7EHWalking directions to Seoul Plaza

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 8EB, 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)Cannon Park & UniversityE02001999
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 042FE01033058
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV4 8EB

Is CV4 8EB (Cannon Park & University) safe?

The area around CV4 8EB records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CV4 8EB?

The median sale price around CV4 8EB 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 8EB?

There are 8 schools close to CV4 8EB, including WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Good), The Westwood Academy (Good) and Charter Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CV4 8EB?

The closest station to CV4 8EB is Canley, about 1,225 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV4 8EB?

CV4 8EB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,794 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV4 8EB (Cannon Park & University) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry South covering CV4 8EB 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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