Postcode Analysis Rugby, West Midlands

WATLING STREET, CV23 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, CV23 0AP.

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Population

576

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CV23 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CV23 0AP is a safe, established residential area on Watling Street, 1.3km from Shawell in Rugby. Administratively it sits within Clifton, Newton and Churchover ward and the Rugby constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CV23 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00186855 (shared with 22 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 CV23 0AP. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.7%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CV23 0AP has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Chocolate Club UK1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugby3.9 km
  • Long Buckby14.6 km
  • Hinckley18.6 km