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.
BOUGHTON ROAD, CV21 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUGHTON ROAD, CV21 1BJ.
212
38
£ 51,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Boughton Leigh Junior School
Boughton Leigh Infant School
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Northlands Primary School
Brownsover Community Infant School
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Rugby Central0.8 km
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
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
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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CV211BJ · Data under Open Government Licence