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CV6 6JS

Oakmoor Road

Longford

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Overview

Postcode CV6 6JS 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Longford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Longford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Longford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from CV6 6JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Longford near CV6 6JS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV6 6JS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Coventry Arena

N/A

Walking directions to Coventry Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 6JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLongford ParkLargeWalking directions to Longford Park
0.2 miWimpy ParkSmallWalking directions to Wimpy Park

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
5,494.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.05(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.12(+66%)
Vehicle crime
10.78(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.88(-8%)
Other theft
6.74(+18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
61.11%
Indian
41
12.65%
Other White
26
8.02%
Other
12
3.7%
Pakistani
8
2.47%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
29.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
24.19%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
28.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
27.33%
Owns with a mortgage
38
25.33%
Other social rented
19
12.67%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Longford

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £225K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £228 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-Detached32£207,500£234
Terraced74£177,500£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 6JS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 6JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202661, Pembury Avenue, Coventry, CV6 6JTTerracedFreehold£315,999
14 Nov 202511, Pembury Avenue, Coventry, CV6 6JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
16 Oct 202569, Pembury Avenue, Coventry, CV6 6JTDetachedFreehold£284,000
29 Jul 202521, Pembury Avenue, Coventry, CV6 6JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
06 Jan 2026163, Longford Road, Coventry, CV6 6EDTerracedFreehold£137,000

Schools

In the CV6 6JS postcode area, located within Longford, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 6JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLongford Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryFoxford Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGrangehurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV6 6JS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 6JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisLongford Road, Coventry, CV6 6EEWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miPremier Longford ConveniencesLongford Road, Coventry, CV6 6DRWalking directions to Premier Longford Conveniences
0.2 miCostcutterGrange Road, Coventry, CV6 6DTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miNisa LocalHollybush Lane, Coventry, CV6 6BGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miPremier Stores107 Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AZWalking directions to Premier Stores

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 6JS, 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 001HE01032538
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 6JS

Is CV6 6JS (Longford) safe?

The area around CV6 6JS records about 103 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 6JS?

The median sale price around CV6 6JS in Longford is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV6 6JS?

There are 9 schools close to CV6 6JS, including Longford Park Primary School (Requires improvement), Foxford Community School (Good) and Grangehurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV6 6JS?

The closest station to CV6 6JS is Coventry Arena, about 678 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV6 6JS?

CV6 6JS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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