Poplar Grove is in Rugby and in Rugby district. CV21 2QR is located in the Benn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rugby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplar Grove, Rugby, CV21 2QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV21 2NQ, CV21 2NX, CV21 2QS, CV21 2TS, CV21 2NG, CV21 2QW, CV21 2QT, CV21 2QP, CV21 2NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV21 2QR is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population 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 | 51.1% | 44.5% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 55.5% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 | 37.9% | 34.7% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 46% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 52.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 13.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 3.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 10.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 46.3% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.6% | 88.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 87.7% | 78% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 14.4% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 78% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 9.7% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Grove was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the Benn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Grove has the 5th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Benn and the 113th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Poplar Grove, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2025-03-28 | £233,905 |
| 19 Poplar Grove, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-03-09 | £223,788 |
| 32 Poplar Grove, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-06-22 | £237,079 |
| 7 Poplar Grove, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-02-02 | £299,605 |
| 12 Poplar Grove, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-11-26 | £293,375 |
CV21 2QR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands Primary School Pinders Lane , CV21 2SS | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Academy Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School Webb Ellis Road , CV22 7AU | 2out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Road , CV22 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Chester Street , CV21 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Sheriff School Clifton Road , CV21 3AG | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Church of England Academy Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA | 2out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby Free Secondary School Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | 1out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilton School Lawford Lane , CV22 7JT | 1out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke School Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Academy Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crescent School Bawnmore Road , Bilton CV22 7QH | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon Park School St John's Avenue , CV22 5HR | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE Steam Power | / Newbold Road, Rugby | 285 yd | |
| McDonalds | / 2 Evreux Way, Rugby | 526 yd | |
| Steam Turbine | / Barnaby Road, Rugby | 548 yd | |
| Pepes Peri Peri | / 15 North Street, Rugby | 572 yd | |
| Little Nibbles Cafe | 1 Chestnut House / North Street, Rugby | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecott Park Bowls Club | / Lancaster Road, Rugby | 259 yd | |
| Benn Hall | / Newbold Road, Rugby | 354 yd | |
| The Courthouse | / 23 North Street, Rugby | 540 yd | |
| Town & County Club | / 12 Henry Street, Rugby | 666 yd | |
| Seven Stars | / 40 Albert Square, Rugby | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizzas | / 18 North Street, Rugby | 554 yd | |
| Woodside Takeaway | / 8 Wood Street, Rugby | 569 yd | |
| Umami Sushi | / 15 Hansen Close, Rugby | 594 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | / 45 Regent Street, Rugby | 606 yd | |
| Ramila's Kitchen | / 49 York Street, New Bilton | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | The Clock Towers Shopping Cent / 3 North Street, Rugby | 636 yd | |
| Hussain and Sons Superstore | / 106 Railway Terrace, Rugby | 736 yd | |
| Railway Terrace Super Store Ltd | / 104 Railway Terrace, Rugby | 738 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | / 12 Chapel Street, Rugby | 775 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Junction One / Leicester Road, Rugby | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Rugby) WOOD STREET | health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| Hill Street Youth And Community Centre HILL STREET | 352 yd | |
| Avon Mill Recreation Ground Fosterd Road | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Warwickshire College (Rugby Centre) RUGBY CENTRE RUGBY CENTRE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Nuffield Health Rugby Fitness & Wellbeing Gym UNIT 6 UNIT 6 LEICESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Avon Valley School NEWBOLD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,056 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 | 63.9% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 201.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 201.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.