Ambleside is in Rugby and in Rugby district. CV21 1JB is located in the Coton and Boughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rugby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ambleside, Rugby, CV21 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV21 1JF, CV21 1EE, CV21 1QF, CV21 1PU, CV21 1JQ, CV21 1LJ, CV21 1QP, CV21 1JG, CV21 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV21 1JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.7% | 49.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CV21 1JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 25.1% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 65.6% | 17.3% | 44.2% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 4.4% | -8.1% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 48.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 38.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 12.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.3% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.1% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 34.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 95.2% | 87% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 93.4% | 79.9% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 12% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 80.2% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambleside was 67.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% higher than the Coton and Boughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ambleside has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Coton and Boughton and the 121st highest crime rate of 350 local areas in Rugby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ambleside, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2026-02-20 | £385,000 |
| 21 Ambleside, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2025-08-11 | £280,862 |
| 41 Ambleside, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-01-21 | £328,208 |
| 32 Ambleside, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-08-29 | £261,388 |
| 39 Ambleside, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-19 | £364,985 |
CV21 1JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CV21 1JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Leigh Infant School Wetherall Way , Brownsover CV21 1LT | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownsover Community School Webb Drive , Brownsover CV23 0UP | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School Station Road , Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CV23 0BT | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby Free Primary School Bailey Road , Central Park CV23 0PD | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Middle School Chester Street , CV21 2NN | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold Avon Middle School Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloxam Middle School Webb Ellis Road , CV22 7AU | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddox Middle School Fareham Avenue , CV22 5HS | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillmorton Middle School Moat Farm Drive , Hillmorton CV21 4HQ | - not rated | 4,405 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Sheriff School Clifton Road , CV21 3AG | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lawrence Sheriff School Clifton Road , CV21 3AG | 4out of 4 | 2,502 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 | 2,521 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Wulstan Catholic School Oak Street , Off Dunchurch Road CV22 5EA | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Church of England Academy Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA | 3out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby College of Further Education Lower Hillmorton Road , CV21 3QS | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Area Pupil Referral Unit Faraday Hall , Lower Hillmorton Road CV21 3TU | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby School The Bursary , 10 Little Church Street CV21 3AW | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Park School Newbold-on-Avon Rfc , Parkfield Road CV21 1EZ | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon Park School St John's Avenue , CV22 5HR | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Academy Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | 3out of 4 | 4,243 yd | Free schools special | 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 | 194 yd | |
| Brownsover Brew | Christ Church / Helvellyn Way, Brownsover | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De' Raj | Unit 4 / Hollowell Way, Brownsover | 229 yd | |
| China Garden | / 120 Hollowell Way, Brownsover | 249 yd | |
| Brownsover Fish Bar | Brownsover Fish Bar / Hollowell Way, Brownsover | 323 yd | |
| Soni's Kitchen | / 13 Finmere, Rugby | 330 yd | |
| Nats Tasty Cakes | / 74 Matlock Close, Brownsover | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | / 132 Hollowell Way, Brownsover | 323 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boughton Road Recreation Ground Butlers Leap | grass pitches | 903 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.