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CV6 6LD

Newmarket Close

Longford

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Overview

Postcode CV6 6LD 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 average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Longford Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Longford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,211 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Longford has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% 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 134 ft away from CV6 6LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Longford near CV6 6LD 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV6 6LD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Coventry Arena

N/A

Walking directions to Coventry Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 6LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLongford ParkLargeWalking directions to Longford Park
0.4 miWyken Slough / Wyken Pool (Nature Reserve)LargeWalking directions to Wyken Slough / Wyken Pool (Nature Reserve)
0.5 miFusiliers RestMediumWalking directions to Fusiliers Rest

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
3,356.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.86(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.53(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.07(-30%)
Vehicle crime
5.07(-22%)
Public order
4.61(-24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
67.36%
Other White
36
14.88%
African
12
4.96%
Indian
6
2.48%
Other
6
2.48%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
29.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
18.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
14.36%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.37%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
34.72%
Owns with a mortgage
35
24.31%
Owns outright
27
18.75%
Other social rented
21
14.58%
Social rents from council
6
4.17%
Total households: 144

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 6LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 6LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20259, Seaford Close, Coventry, CV6 6LETerracedFreehold£170,000
22 May 202635, Hurn Way, Coventry, CV6 6LFFlatsLeasehold£50,000
02 May 202530, Farmcote Road, Coventry, CV2 1SAFlatsLeasehold£125,000
19 Sept 202518, Anderton Road, Coventry, CV6 6JNTerracedFreehold£132,000
03 May 20258, Linstock Way, Coventry, CV6 6JHTerracedFreehold£122,000

Schools

In the CV6 6LD postcode area, located within Longford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 6LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGrangehurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryFoxford Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAlderman's Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 6LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopAlderman's Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1NHWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miCostcutterGrange Road, Coventry, CV6 6DTWalking directions to Costcutter

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 6LD, 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 001FE01032536
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 6LD

Is CV6 6LD (Longford) safe?

The area around CV6 6LD records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6LD?

The median sale price around CV6 6LD 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 6LD?

There are 5 schools close to CV6 6LD, including Grangehurst Primary School (Good), Foxford Community School (Good) and Alderman's Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV6 6LD?

The closest station to CV6 6LD is Coventry Arena, about 1,437 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV6 6LD?

CV6 6LD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,211 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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