Postcode Analysis Rugby, West Midlands

BOUGHTON ROAD, CV21 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUGHTON ROAD, CV21 1BJ.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CV21 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CV21 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Boughton Road, 0.5km from Brownsover in Rugby. Administratively it sits within Newbold and Brownsover ward and the Rugby constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CV21 1BJ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CV21 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00168311 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CV21 1BJ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 152,000

20 sales · Mean £ 157,700

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 188,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CV21 1BJ has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Boughton Leigh Junior School

Good477 pupils0.6 km
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Boughton Leigh Infant School

Good227 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good314 pupils1.1 km
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Northlands Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Brownsover Community Infant School

Good188 pupils1.1 km
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Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School

Outstanding226 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Homesense0.7 km
  • Kubus Mini Market1.0 km
  • Londis0.1 km
  • Saks Fusion Cuisine0.3 km
  • Boots The Chemist (2)0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Rugby Central0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cineworld0.7 km
  • The Rugby Food Co0.9 km
  • 50/50 Cafe Ltd0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Servest Food Co0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Brownsover Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Soni's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Woodside Takeaway0.9 km
  • Peppers0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizzas0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Store/Garage0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugby0.8 km
  • Long Buckby15.1 km
  • Coventry Arena18.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Houston Road0.0 km
  • Douglas Road0.1 km
  • Riverside0.1 km
  • Reservoir Road0.2 km
  • Reservoir Road0.2 km