Postcode insights

CV21 2LU

Avon Street

Benn

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Detailed insights for CV21 2LU

Overview

Postcode CV21 2LU is located in an urban city, within the Benn ward of Rugby in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Town North & Newbold on Avon area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town North & Newbold on Avon is £42,411 per year. The nearest station is Rugby, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Caldecott Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
222
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
47.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Town North & Newbold on Avon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Town North & Newbold on Avon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 222 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.1%

Approximately 47.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Town North & Newbold on Avon is £42,411 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from CV21 2LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Town North & Newbold on Avon near CV21 2LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rugby located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV21 2LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Rugby

N/A

Walking directions to Rugby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV21 2LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCaldecott ParkMediumWalking directions to Caldecott Park
0.3 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens
0.5 miEdison PlaceSmallWalking directions to Edison Place

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
4,302.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
118.29(+998%)
Violence and sexual offences
104.74(+171%)
Public order
35.44(+485%)
Shoplifting
20.84(+140%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.32(+179%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
59.26%
Other White
48
22.22%
African
14
6.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
3.24%
Caribbean
6
2.78%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
44
24.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
20.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
14.92%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
32.77%
Social rents from council
37
31.09%
Other social rented
19
15.97%
Owns outright
10
8.4%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.72%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Benn

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £245K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Benn area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£303,250£241
Detached2£290,000£244
Terraced69£205,000£224
Flats12£114,600£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Benn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benn.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£101,750£194,995£145,000
2017£112,500£165,000£158,000
2018£109,650£182,500£162,250
2019£104,750£215,000£165,000
2020£114,850£200,000£174,975
2021£111,000£200,000£175,000
2022£103,000£220,000£197,000
2023£128,000£227,000£202,500
2024£120,000£213,500£200,000
2025£116,000£231,750£205,000
2026£102,500£360,000£201,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benn.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£178£162
2017£203£170£172
2018£192£182£182
2019£211£178£178
2020£213£206£185
2021£236£197£200
2022£201£222£213
2023£209£234£225
2024£231£230£218
2025£207£230£208
2026£198£244£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Benn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV21 2LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV21 2LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 2026Flat D, 4 - 6, Duke Street, Rugby, CV21 2NAFlatsLeasehold£115,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 11, Peacock House, 69, Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2NDFlatsLeasehold£120,000
25 Apr 202517, Essex Street, Rugby, CV21 2NETerracedFreehold£180,010
24 Feb 20259, Essex Street, Rugby, CV21 2NETerracedFreehold£205,000
26 Mar 20262, Park Walk, Rugby, CV21 2QPDetachedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the CV21 2LU postcode area, located within Town North & Newbold on Avon, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV21 2LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryNorthlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRugby SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryLawrence Sheriff SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV21 2LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV21 2LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAcasa La Români33 Regent Street, Rugby, CV21 2PEWalking directions to Acasa La Români
0.3 miAsdaCorporation Street, Rugby, CV21 2DNWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miRiga15 Albert Street, Rugby, CV21 2SDWalking directions to Riga
0.4 miReena's103 Victoria Street, Rugby, CV21 2HWWalking directions to Reena's
0.4 miCentral Minimarket15 Market Place, Rugby, CV21 3DUWalking directions to Central Minimarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rugby district (2025-26).

Band A£1,585
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,378
Band E£2,906
Band F£3,435
Band G£3,963
Band H£4,756

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CV21 2LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Harrington

Benn - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

John Slinger

Rugby - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictRugbyE07000220
Parliamentary ConstituencyRugbyE14001453
WardBennE05008974
ParishRugby, unparished areaE43000237
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Town North & Newbold on AvonE02006494
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rugby 003CE01031173
Police ForceWarwickshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV21 2LU

Is CV21 2LU (Town North & Newbold on Avon) safe?

The area around CV21 2LU records about 222 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CV21 2LU?

The median sale price around CV21 2LU in Town North & Newbold on Avon is £195,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV21 2LU?

There are 10 schools close to CV21 2LU, including Northlands Primary School (Good), Rugby School and Lawrence Sheriff School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CV21 2LU?

The closest station to CV21 2LU is Rugby, about 1,058 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV21 2LU?

CV21 2LU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,507 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV21 2LU (Town North & Newbold on Avon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rugby covering CV21 2LU is John Slinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Harrington (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.