Portland Road is in Rugby and in Rugby district. CV21 3RU is located in the Eastlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rugby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portland Road, Rugby, CV21 3RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV21 3RT, CV21 3RR, CV21 3RX, CV21 3RY, CV21 3UR, CV21 3UG, CV21 3WA, CV21 3TL, CV21 3TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV21 3RU is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 49.5% | 46% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 54% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 3RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 37.4% | 24.8% | -12.6% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 56.2% | 8.9% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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 | 48.8% | 47.1% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 38.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 18.3% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 12.9% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 37.3% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 9.8% | 11.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.5% | 79.7% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 85.7% | 78.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 79% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.2% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.4% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Road was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% higher than the Paddox average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portland Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Paddox and the 159th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Portland Road, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-07-17 | £270,344 |
| 11 Portland Road, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-03-16 | £280,022 |
| 4 Portland Road, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2014-01-09 | £331,631 |
| 29 Portland Road, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2013-08-30 | £302,739 |
| 4 Portland Road, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2010-05-19 | £357,962 |
CV21 3RU 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlands Primary School Lansdowne Place , CV21 3RY | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Chester Street , CV21 3NX | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Farm Infant School Abbotts Way , CV21 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Farm Junior School Abbotts Way , CV21 4AP | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddox Primary School Fareham Avenue , CV22 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,245 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 | 927 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ashlawn School Ashlawn Road , Hillmorton CV22 5ET | 4out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby Free Secondary School Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | 1out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Church of England Academy Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA | 2out of 4 | 2,216 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 | 2,921 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Park School St John's Avenue , CV22 5HR | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby School The Bursary , 10 Little Church Street CV21 3AW | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Academy Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke School Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crescent School Bawnmore Road , Bilton CV22 7QH | - not rated | 3,468 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Trust | The Sesame Centre / 25 Hillmorton Road, Rugby | 869 yd | |
| The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Centre | The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Centre / Bruce Williams Way, Rugby | 1,072 yd | |
| AGE UK The Claremount Centre | / 43 Clifton Road, Rugby | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby Railway Club | / 100 Hillmorton Road, Rugby | 464 yd | |
| V.S. Rugby Football Club Limited | Rugby Town Football Club / Butlin Road, Rugby | 608 yd | |
| The Clifton Inn | / 343 Clifton Road, Rugby | 645 yd | |
| The Grange Bowls Club | / C/O Tennant Close, Off Stanley Road | 780 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | / 1 Lower Hillmorton Road, Hillmorton | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby House | / 118 Hillmorton Road, Rugby | 439 yd | |
| Rojinmexin Takeaway | / 114 Hillmorton Road, Rugby | 441 yd | |
| The Famous Mr Chips | 21-23 / Lower Hillmorton Road, Rugby | 791 yd | |
| Double Happiness | / 107 Cambridge Street, Rugby | 838 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 229B / Lower Hillmorton Road, Rugby | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire College (Rugby Campus) (Closed) Lower Hillmorton Road | health and fitness suite | 145 yd |
| Hartfield Sports Ground HART FIELD HART FIELD LOWER HILLMORTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Gec Site LAWN COURT LAWN COURT HILLMORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Whinfield Recreation Ground BUTLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Rugby Town Football Club RUGBY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB RUGBY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BUTLIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Rugby Golf Club RUGBY GOLF CLUB RUGBY GOLF CLUB CLIFTON ROAD | golf | 902 yd |
| Rugby Thornfield Indoor Bowls Club BRUCE WILLIAMS WAY | indoor bowls | 938 yd |
| Whitehall/Rugby Recreation Ground (Closed) Bruce Williams Way | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Rugby Athletics Track (Rugby And Northampton Athletics Club) BRUCE WILLIAMS WAY | athletics tracks | 998 yd |
| Abbots Farm Junior School ABBOTS FARM COUNTY JUNIOR SCHOOL ABBOTS FARM COUNTY JUNIOR SCHOOL ABBOTTS WAY | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.