CV21 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Douglas Road, 0.4km from Brownsover in Rugby. Administratively it sits within Newbold and Brownsover ward and the Rugby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CV21 1BT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CV21 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00158740 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOUGLAS ROAD, CV21 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS ROAD, CV21 1BT.
306
37
£ 51,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CV21 1BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, CV21 1BT 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 1BT. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 122,000
2 sales · Mean £ 122,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CV21 1BT 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
Brownsover Community Infant School
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Northlands Primary School
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Homesense0.7 km
- Londis0.2 km
- Saks Fusion Cuisine0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist (2)0.7 km
- Bow Fell Spar0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Rugby Central0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Brownsover Hall Hotel1.0 km
- Cineworld0.7 km
- The Rugby Food Co0.9 km
- 50/50 Cafe Ltd0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Brownsover Fish Bar0.6 km
- Soni's Kitchen0.7 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.7 km
- Season Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Store/Garage0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 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 Arena18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Douglas Road0.1 km
- Houston Road0.1 km
- Hawlands0.1 km
- Reservoir Road0.1 km
- Reservoir Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CV211BT · Data under Open Government Licence