CV21 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Mill Cottages, 0.5km from Brownsover in Rugby. Administratively it sits within Newbold and Brownsover ward and the Rugby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV21 1BX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CV21 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00158730 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL COTTAGES, CV21 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL COTTAGES, CV21 1BX.
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£ 51,900 /yr
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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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, CV21 1BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BX. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV21 1BX has low crime rates — 20 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
Brownsover Community Infant School
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School
Northlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Warwickshire College Shop0.8 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.9 km
- The Candy Collection by Isla0.9 km
- B Booze Plus0.6 km
- Little Angel Bakes0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Season Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- China Garden0.6 km
- De' Raj0.6 km
- Nats Tasty Cakes0.7 km
- The Pizza Guru0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Store/Garage0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Servest Food Co0.9 km
- The Rugby Food Co0.9 km
- 50/50 Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- The Lounge Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
- Brownsover Brew0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Rugby Central0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugby0.8 km
- Long Buckby14.8 km
- Coventry Arena18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside0.3 km
- Foxons Barn Road0.3 km
- Hawlands0.3 km
- Houston Road0.4 km
- Avon Industrial Estate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CV211BX · Data under Open Government Licence