Mill Cottages is in Brownsover, Rugby and in Rugby district. CV21 1BX is located in the Newbold and Brownsover electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rugby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Cottages, Brownsover, Rugby, CV21 1BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV21 1JP, CV21 1BL, CV21 1JW, CV21 1BP, CV21 1LF, CV21 1JL, CV21 1BW, CV21 1BN, CV21 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV21 1BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 35.8% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 41.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 41.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 16.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 24.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 20.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.7% | 85.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 82% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 82% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 81.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 12.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Cottages was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Coton and Boughton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mill Cottages has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Coton and Boughton and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mill Cottages, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2005-06-17 | £379,538 |
| 2 Mill Cottages, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2004-02-03 | £264,400 |
| 2 Mill Cottages, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2002-07-26 | £274,500 |
| 2 Mill Cottages, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 1997-06-09 | £271,818 |
| 3 Mill Cottages, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 1995-07-28 | £368,856 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Leigh Junior School Wetherell Way , Brownsover CV21 1LT | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Leigh Infant School Wetherall Way , Brownsover CV21 1LT | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Chester Street , CV21 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownsover Community Infant School Webb Drive , Brownsover CV23 0UP | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Primary School Pinders Lane , CV21 2SS | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Sheriff School Clifton Road , CV21 3AG | 4out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Church of England Academy Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA | 2out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby Free Secondary School Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | 1out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlawn School Ashlawn Road , Hillmorton CV22 5ET | 4out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby School The Bursary , 10 Little Church Street CV21 3AW | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon Park School St John's Avenue , CV22 5HR | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Academy Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke School Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY | 3out of 4 | 3,632 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crescent School Bawnmore Road , Bilton CV22 7QH | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsover Community Centre | Brownsover Community Centre / Bow Fell, Brownsover | 763 yd | |
| Courses Restaurant at Rugby College | Rugby Centre (Warwickshire College Group) / Technology Drive, Rugby | 827 yd | |
| The Lounge Kitchen & Bar | Clifton Cruisers / Clifton Wharf, Clifton Upon Dunsmore | 872 yd | |
| Brownsover Brew | Christ Church / Helvellyn Way, Brownsover | 881 yd | |
| Servest Food Co | / 1 Leicester Road, Rugby | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season Chinese Takeaway | / 8 Boughton Road, Brownsover | 316 yd | |
| The Pizza Guru | / 10 Boughton Road, Brownsover | 317 yd | |
| Soni's Kitchen | / 13 Finmere, Rugby | 549 yd | |
| Brownsover Fish Bar | Brownsover Fish Bar / Hollowell Way, Brownsover | 666 yd | |
| De' Raj | Unit 4 / Hollowell Way, Brownsover | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | / 132 Hollowell Way, Brownsover | 666 yd | |
| Tesco Store/Garage | / 1 Leicester Road, Rugby | 925 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd / Redpoll Road, Rugby | 954 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Junction One / Leicester Road, Rugby | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boughton Road Recreation Ground Butlers Leap | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Warwickshire College (Rugby Centre) RUGBY CENTRE RUGBY CENTRE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Nuffield Health Rugby Fitness & Wellbeing Gym UNIT 6 UNIT 6 LEICESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 988 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.