Postcode CV4 8EJ is located in an urban city, within the Westwood ward 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 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 small park is Prior Deram Park.
Cannon Park & University has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Cannon Park & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.1% 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.
The average income per household in Cannon Park & University is £63,368 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV4 8EJ.
Cannon Park & University near CV4 8EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Canley | N/A | Walking directions to Canley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Prior Deram Park | Small | Walking directions to Prior Deram Park |
| 0.5 mi | Academic Square | Small | Walking directions to Academic Square |
Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Westwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £430,000 | £323 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £260,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 68 | £210,000 | £263 |
| Flats | 9 | £145,000 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £440,000 | £144,500 | £250,000 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £418,750 | £123,750 | £281,250 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £339 | £236 | £270 | £263 |
| 2026 | £287 | £199 | £263 | £262 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV4 8EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 39, Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 130, Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8EB | Terraced | Freehold | £197,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 100, Charter Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8EB | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 4, Freeburn Causeway, Coventry, CV4 8FQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £212,500 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 2, Freeburn Causeway, Coventry, CV4 8FQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the CV4 8EJ postcode area, located within Cannon Park & University, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV4 8EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 7 Shultern Lane, Coventry, CV4 7AN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Lynchgate Road, Coventry, CV4 7EH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Seoul Plaza | Unit 13 Lynchgate Road, Coventry, CV4 7EH | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza |
| 0.3 mi | Good Price supermarket | 44 Prior Deram Walk, Coventry, CV4 8FT | Walking directions to Good Price supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Lynchgate Road, Coventry, CV4 7EH | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CV4 8EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Grace Lewis
Westwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Zarah Sultana
Coventry South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CV4 8EJ 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, other theft and bicycle theft.
The median sale price around CV4 8EJ in Cannon Park & University is £240,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CV4 8EJ, including University of Warwick, The Westwood Academy (Requires improvement) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CV4 8EJ is Canley, about 1,233 m away.
CV4 8EJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Coventry South covering CV4 8EJ is Zarah Sultana (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Grace Lewis (Labour Party).