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CV4 8GJ

Sir Henry Parkes Road

Westwood

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Overview

Postcode CV4 8GJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Prior Deram Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

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

32.5%

Approximately 32.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from CV4 8GJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cannon Park & University near CV4 8GJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV4 8GJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Canley

N/A

Walking directions to Canley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV4 8GJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPrior Deram ParkSmallWalking directions to Prior Deram Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
3,527.4 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
48.1%
Chinese
36
11.39%
African
27
8.54%
Other White
27
8.54%
Indian
20
6.33%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
114
41.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
25.18%
No qualifications
38
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
36.59%
Other social rented
30
24.39%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.82%
Owns outright
15
12.2%
Social rents from council
10
8.13%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Westwood

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)167
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £310K

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.

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
Detached29£430,000£323
Semi-Detached61£260,000£270
Terraced68£210,000£263
Flats9£145,000£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£440,000£144,500£250,000£215,000
2026£418,750£123,750£281,250£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£339£236£270£263
2026£287£199£263£262
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV4 8GJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV4 8GJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 2026183, Sir Henry Parkes Road, Coventry, CV4 8GJFlatsLeasehold£126,000
04 Jun 2025201, Sir Henry Parkes Road, Coventry, CV4 8GJFlatsLeasehold£137,500
16 Jan 202626, Centenary Road, Coventry, CV4 8GFTerracedFreehold£388,000
11 Jul 202534, Centenary Road, Coventry, CV4 8GFSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
14 Apr 202530, Centenary Road, Coventry, CV4 8GFTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the CV4 8GJ postcode area, located within Cannon Park & University, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV4 8GJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryCannon Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableUniversity of WarwickHigher education institutions

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryCharter AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV4 8GJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV4 8GJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi7 Shultern Lane, Coventry, CV4 7ANWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miIcelandLynchgate Road, Coventry, CV4 7EHWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAsda ExpressFletchamstead Highway, Coventry, CV4 7BBWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miSeoul PlazaUnit 13 Lynchgate Road, Coventry, CV4 7EHWalking directions to Seoul Plaza
0.4 miTescoLynchgate Road, Coventry, CV4 7EHWalking 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 CV4 8GJ, 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 8GJ

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

The area around CV4 8GJ 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.

What is the average house price near CV4 8GJ?

The median sale price around CV4 8GJ in Cannon Park & University is £240,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV4 8GJ?

There are 6 schools close to CV4 8GJ, including Cannon Park Primary School (Good), University of Warwick and Charter Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV4 8GJ?

The closest station to CV4 8GJ is Canley, about 850 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV4 8GJ?

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

The Member of Parliament for Coventry South covering CV4 8GJ 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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