CV21 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Morris Close, 0.9km from Newbold on Avon in Rugby. Administratively it sits within Newbold and Brownsover ward and the Rugby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV21 1AX is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.
Census 2021 statistics for CV21 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00158892 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORRIS CLOSE, CV21 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORRIS CLOSE, CV21 1AX.
311
35
£ 38,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV21 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in CV21 1AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV21 1AX. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 206,000
4 sales · Mean £ 178,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV21 1AX has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Riverside Academy
Northlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rugby North (Newbold) Premier Inn (Holiday Inn Express)0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Barley Mow0.9 km
- Bell & Barge Harvester0.7 km
- Newbold Crown0.9 km
- Newbold R.F.Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- COOP FOOD0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Fishsmiths0.9 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- TK Maxx1.0 km
- Unicorn Cupcakes0.9 km
- Nagra Supermarket0.1 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Monty's Cafe0.9 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- Newbold Chapel Cafe0.9 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.9 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugby1.8 km
- Long Buckby16.3 km
- Coventry16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Morris Close0.1 km
- Avon Valley School0.1 km
- Morris Close0.1 km
- Avon Valley School0.1 km
- Yates Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CV211AX · Data under Open Government Licence