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CV6 7LD

Purcell Road

Longford

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Detailed insights for CV6 7LD

Overview

Postcode CV6 7LD is located in an urban city, within the Longford ward of Coventry in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wyken Croft area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wyken Croft is £45,439 per year. The nearest station is Coventry Arena, about 1.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is River Sowe floodplain parkland.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Wyken Croft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wyken Croft has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.8%

Approximately 37.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wyken Croft is £45,439 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from CV6 7LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Wyken Croft near CV6 7LD 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV6 7LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiver Sowe floodplain parklandLargeWalking directions to River Sowe floodplain parkland
0.4 miArmfield St. green spaceSmallWalking directions to Armfield St. green space
0.3 miBrixham Drive Estate Riverside ParklandSmallWalking directions to Brixham Drive Estate Riverside Parkland

Area Profile

Population
212
Population density
769.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.47(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.18(-15%)
Burglary
8.26(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-12%)
Other theft
6.43(+13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
70.28%
Other White
24
11.32%
African
9
4.25%
Indian
8
3.77%
Pakistani
5
2.36%
Total population: 212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
30.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
20.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
16.09%
Level 3 (A level)
21
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
27
24.32%
Owns with a mortgage
22
19.82%
Social rents from council
22
19.82%
Other social rented
20
18.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.41%
Total households: 111

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 7LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV6 7LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2025155, Purcell Road, Coventry, CV6 7LFTerracedFreehold£226,000
26 Aug 202529, Dame Agnes Grove, Coventry, CV6 7HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
01 Aug 202557, Dame Agnes Grove, Coventry, CV6 7HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£149,000
05 May 202519, Dame Agnes Grove, Coventry, CV6 7HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
03 Mar 20266, Kingfisher Close, Coventry, CV2 1SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the CV6 7LD postcode area, located within Wyken Croft, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV6 7LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCourthouse Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableCastle Wood Special SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Laurences CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV6 7LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV6 7LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLido ExtraHenley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LPWalking directions to Lido Extra
0.2 miPremierRoseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LWWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miMace Convenience StoreHenley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LRWalking directions to Mace Convenience Store
0.2 miRiley Square International Mini MarketHenley Road, Coventry, CV2 1LRWalking directions to Riley Square International Mini Market
0.2 miFarmfoodsRoseberry Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1LWWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 7LD, 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)Wyken CroftE02001970
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Coventry 013AE01009599
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV6 7LD

Is CV6 7LD (Wyken Croft) safe?

The area around CV6 7LD records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7LD?

The median sale price around CV6 7LD in Wyken Croft is £187,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV6 7LD?

There are 17 schools close to CV6 7LD, including Courthouse Green Primary School (Outstanding), Castle Wood Special School (Outstanding) and St Laurences CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV6 7LD?

CV6 7LD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV6 7LD (Wyken Croft) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Coventry East covering CV6 7LD is Mary Creagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Duggins (Labour Party).