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CV6 6HL

Wilson's Lane

Longford

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Overview

Postcode CV6 6HL is located in an urban city, within the Longford ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longford area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longford is £41,925 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fusiliers Rest.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Longford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,035 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Longford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Longford is £41,925 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from CV6 6HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Longford near CV6 6HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coventry Arena located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV6 6HL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Coventry Arena

N/A

Walking directions to Coventry Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 6HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFusiliers RestMediumWalking directions to Fusiliers Rest
0.5 miWimpy ParkSmallWalking directions to Wimpy Park

Area Profile

Population
505
Population density
3,936.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.45(+54%)
Vehicle crime
18.25(+180%)
Public order
12.95(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.36(+70%)
Burglary
4.71(+16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
62.62%
Indian
45
8.95%
Other
27
5.37%
Other White
24
4.77%
African
22
4.37%
Total population: 503

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
29.11%
Level 3 (A level)
85
21.52%
No qualifications
62
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
90
47.62%
Owns outright
66
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
12.17%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.65%
Social rents from council
3
1.59%
Total households: 189

Property prices in Longford

Median price£188,500
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £225K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 (about £229 per square foot) in Longford area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£292,000£306
Semi-Detached30£212,500£234
Terraced73£175,000£224
Flats8£100,130£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,750£76,900£130,250£122,000
2017£200,000£96,650£140,000£128,000
2018£243,495£92,000£164,500£141,250
2019£239,995£100,000£187,248£145,000
2020£259,498£97,500£165,000£150,000
2021£270,000£99,950£180,000£155,000
2022£312,500£110,000£195,000£178,000
2023£290,000£114,000£205,000£180,000
2024£282,500£124,000£198,750£181,000
2025£296,000£113,750£208,000£182,000
2026£280,000£110,130£205,000£177,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£140£163£155
2017£214£158£164£166
2018£238£177£199£176
2019£251£159£218£183
2020£244£180£241£189
2021£262£181£222£199
2022£222£199£226£214
2023£306£203£239£223
2024£298£205£230£223
2025£304£205£242£229
2026£292£203£234£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 6HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 6HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 20252, Greenodd Drive, Coventry, CV6 6LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
30 Jun 2025110, Glenmore Drive, Coventry, CV6 6LZTerracedFreehold£165,000
19 Dec 202531, Old Farm Lane, Coventry, CV6 6HNDetachedFreehold£450,000
31 Mar 20255, Old Farm Lane, Coventry, CV6 6HNDetachedFreehold£405,000
21 May 202641, Wilsons Lane, Coventry, CV6 6ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,500

Schools

In the CV6 6HL postcode area, located within Longford, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 6HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryFoxford Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryGrangehurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableAshcroft SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV6 6HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 6HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalHollybush Lane, Coventry, CV6 6BGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miCo-op FoodBayton Road, Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV7 9EZWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 CV6 6HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Duggins

Longford - 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
WardLongfordE05001225
ParishCoventry, unparished areaE43000246
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LongfordE02001958
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 001AE01009589
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 6HL

Is CV6 6HL (Longford) safe?

The area around CV6 6HL records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CV6 6HL?

The median sale price around CV6 6HL in Longford is £188,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV6 6HL?

There are 10 schools close to CV6 6HL, including Foxford Community School (Good), Grangehurst Primary School (Good) and Ashcroft School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV6 6HL?

The closest station to CV6 6HL is Coventry Arena, about 1,195 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV6 6HL?

CV6 6HL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,035 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV6 6HL (Longford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV6 6HL is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).