CV21 1BD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Thomson Houston Way, 0.9km from Brownsover in Rugby. Administratively it sits within Newbold and Brownsover ward and the Rugby constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CV21 1BD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CV21 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00186960 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMSON HOUSTON WAY, CV21 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMSON HOUSTON WAY, CV21 1BD.
427
33
£ 51,900 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CV21 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV21 1BD. The average age is 32.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CV21 1BD is above average at 121 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Northlands Primary School
Boughton Leigh Junior School
Boughton Leigh Infant School
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Brownsover Community Infant School
Lawrence Sheriff School
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Riverside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Homesense0.5 km
- Kubus Mini Market0.7 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Saks Fusion Cuisine0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist (2)0.3 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Rugby Central0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cineworld0.3 km
- The Rugby Food Co0.8 km
- 50/50 Cafe Ltd0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Servest Food Co0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Brownsover Fish Bar1.0 km
- Extra Fish Bar0.9 km
- The chickfather0.9 km
- Woodside Takeaway0.7 km
- J's Takeaway1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Store/Garage0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Caldecott Park Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Wheeltappers Public House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugby0.8 km
- Long Buckby15.3 km
- Coventry17.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hansen Close0.2 km
- Black Path0.2 km
- Barnaby Road0.3 km
- Warwickshire College0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CV211BD · Data under Open Government Licence