Postcode report
Is CV4 9LX a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CV4 9LX: area rating, property, schools and local change
CV4 9LX is a postcode in Westwood, Coventry, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CV4 9LX, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CV4 9LX are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CV4 9LX is based on Coventry 029 Census 2021. It covers 7,988 residents, 4,001 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 36% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near CV4 9LX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CV4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £189k from 176 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CV4 9LX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CV4 9LX by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CV4 9LX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CV4 9LX
Is CV4 9LX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CV4 9LX?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CV4 9LX?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CV4 9LX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CV4 9LX?
LocaleIQ matched CV4 9LX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CV4 9LX?
The latest median sold price is £189k based on 176 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CV4 9LX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.