CV21 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Egerton Close, 0.8km 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 1AY is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CV21 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00158892 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EGERTON CLOSE, CV21 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGERTON CLOSE, CV21 1AY.
311
35
£ 38,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV21 1AY 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 1AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV21 1AY. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV21 1AY has low crime rates — 38 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rugby North (Newbold) Premier Inn (Holiday Inn Express)0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Barley Mow0.8 km
- Bell & Barge Harvester0.5 km
- Newbold Crown0.8 km
- Newbold R.F.Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- COOP FOOD0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Fishsmiths0.8 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- TK Maxx0.9 km
- Unicorn Cupcakes1.0 km
- Nagra Supermarket0.2 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Monty's Cafe1.0 km
- Nando's0.8 km
- Newbold Chapel Cafe0.8 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.7 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugby1.9 km
- Long Buckby16.4 km
- Coventry16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Allesley Road0.2 km
- Rowbotham Close0.2 km
- Norman Road0.3 km
- Avon Valley School0.3 km
- Morris Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CV211AY · Data under Open Government Licence