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Overview

Postcode CV6 6PU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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 0 ft away from CV6 6PU.

Flood risk

No risk

Longford near CV6 6PU 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 6PU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Coventry Arena

N/A

Walking directions to Coventry Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 6PU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLongford ParkLargeWalking directions to Longford Park
0.3 miFusiliers RestMediumWalking directions to Fusiliers Rest
0.1 miWimpy ParkSmallWalking directions to Wimpy Park

Area Profile

Population
474
Population density
2,262.5 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
274
58.05%
Indian
80
16.95%
Other
27
5.72%
African
17
3.6%
Other White
17
3.6%
Total population: 472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
25.41%
No qualifications
67
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
67
18.11%
Level 3 (A level)
57
15.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 370

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
82
45.81%
Owns outright
52
29.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
20.67%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.79%
Other social rented
3
1.68%
Total households: 179

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 6PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20252, Harrow Close, Coventry, CV6 6PUTerracedFreehold£190,000
16 Apr 20266, Ansell Drive, Coventry, CV6 6PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
14 Apr 202510, Ansell Drive, Coventry, CV6 6PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£241,500
22 May 202569, Grange Road, Coventry, CV6 6DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
30 Sept 20254, Moore Close, Coventry, CV6 6PTTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 6PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryFoxford Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGrangehurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAlderman's Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV6 6PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 6PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 Longford ConveniencesLongford Road, Coventry, CV6 6DRWalking directions to Premier Longford Conveniences
0.4 miLondisLongford Road, Coventry, CV6 6EEWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miOne StopAlderman's Green Road, Coventry, CV2 1NHWalking directions to One Stop

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 6PU, 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 Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 6PU

Is CV6 6PU (Longford) safe?

The area around CV6 6PU 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 6PU?

The median sale price around CV6 6PU 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 6PU?

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

What is the nearest station to CV6 6PU?

The closest station to CV6 6PU is Coventry Arena, about 1,166 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV6 6PU?

CV6 6PU 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 6PU (Longford) in Parliament and on the local council?

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