Wells Street is in Rugby and in Rugby district. CV21 3JB 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 Wells Street, Rugby, CV21 3JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV21 3JW, CV21 3LF, CV21 3LE, CV21 3JP, CV21 3NA, CV21 3LX, CV21 3JD, CV21 3JE, CV21 3JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV21 3JB is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 50.1% | 46.8% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 53.2% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 41.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 35.5% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.8% | 41.7% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 36.4% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 18.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.4% | 25.4% | 8.0% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 33.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 20.1% | 5% | -15.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.1% | 80.1% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 57.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 57.3% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 14% | 27.9% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 21.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 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 | 71.2% | 57.6% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 12.3% | 4.1% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 13.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 76.7% | -24.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Romania | 10.9% | 0.9% | 10.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 14.7% | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wells Street was 307.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.0% higher than the Benn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wells Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Benn and the 12th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Wells Street, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-01-30 | £225,630 |
| 8 Wells Street, Rugby, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2019-11-11 | £162,497 |
| 2 Wells Street, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £17,000 | 1996-02-28 | £105,359 |
CV21 3JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 163 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands Primary School Pinders Lane , CV21 2SS | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Chester Street , CV21 3NX | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlands Primary School Lansdowne Place , CV21 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Merttens Drive , CV22 7AF | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Road , CV22 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Church of England Academy Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA | 2out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby Free Secondary School Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | 1out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlawn School Ashlawn Road , Hillmorton CV22 5ET | 4out of 4 | 2,685 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 | 819 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon Park School St John's Avenue , CV22 5HR | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Academy Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke School Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crescent School Bawnmore Road , Bilton CV22 7QH | - not rated | 3,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry club | / 128 Railway Terrace, Rugby | 287 yd | |
| Salt delish | / 165 Murray Road, Rugby | 295 yd | |
| AGE UK The Claremount Centre | / 43 Clifton Road, Rugby | 325 yd | |
| Plant me | / 109 Albert Street, Rugby | 329 yd | |
| Kanko Coffee & Lounge | / 41 Clifton Road, Rugby | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby West Indian Association | / 102 Railway Terrace, Rugby | 282 yd | |
| The Wheeltappers Public House | / 123 Railway Terrace, Rugby | 311 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | / 1 Lower Hillmorton Road, Hillmorton | 342 yd | |
| Seven Stars | / 40 Albert Square, Rugby | 363 yd | |
| Rugby Irish Association | / 24 Gas Street, Rugby | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S F C + PIZZA | / 130 Railway Terrace, Rugby | 293 yd | |
| Hope's News | 117-119 / Railway Terrace, Rugby | 303 yd | |
| Extra Fish Bar | 64-66 / Craven Road, Rugby | 312 yd | |
| Mama B’s sandwich shop | / 134 Railway Terrace, Rugby | 316 yd | |
| My Big Mo’s | / 136 Railway Terrace, Rugby | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Terrace Super Store Ltd | / 104 Railway Terrace, Rugby | 279 yd | |
| Hussain and Sons Superstore | / 106 Railway Terrace, Rugby | 281 yd | |
| Arihant foods ltd | / 35 Clifton Road, Rugby | 348 yd | |
| Co-op | 31b / Clifton Road, Rugby | 357 yd | |
| Krakus Supermarket Limited | 29-31 / Clifton Road, Rugby | 366 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin Centre CLIFTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Whitehall/Rugby Recreation Ground (Closed) Bruce Williams Way | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Warwickshire College (Rugby Campus) (Closed) Lower Hillmorton Road | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Rugby School Sports Centre HORTON CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Warwickshire College (Rugby Centre) RUGBY CENTRE RUGBY CENTRE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Rugby Thornfield Indoor Bowls Club BRUCE WILLIAMS WAY | indoor bowls | 904 yd |
| Rugby Athletics Track (Rugby And Northampton Athletics Club) BRUCE WILLIAMS WAY | athletics tracks | 967 yd |
| Ken Marriott Leisure Centre (Closed) Bruce Williams Way | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| Rugby School Playing Fields BARBY ROAD | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Hill Street Youth And Community Centre HILL STREET | 1,024 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 | 75.0% |
| 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.