Blackwood Avenue is in Rugby and in Rugby district. CV22 7ER is located in the Admirals and Cawston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rugby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackwood Avenue, Rugby, CV22 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV22 7HZ, CV22 7ES, CV22 7EP, CV22 7JA, CV22 7ET, CV22 7HT, CV22 7EX, CV22 7LJ, CV22 7LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV22 7ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52% | 49.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48% | 50.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 31.2% | 37.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 46% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 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 | 47.3% | 43.2% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 39.9% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.9% | 16.1% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 12.3% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 26.7% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.5% | 90.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 86.5% | 76.2% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 17.7% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 86.2% | 76.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackwood Avenue was 18.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Bilton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blackwood Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Bilton and the 48th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16B Blackwood Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-01-15 | £87,594 |
| 22A Blackwood Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-01-12 | £92,747 |
| 12 Blackwood Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-11-10 | £92,964 |
| 20B Blackwood Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-03-13 | £87,416 |
| 18A Blackwood Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-03-13 | £87,416 |
CV22 7ER area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CV22 7ER 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Hinde Infant School Grenville Close , Bilton CV22 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Hinde Junior School Cornwallis Road , Bilton CV22 7HN | 2out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Academy Addison Road , CV22 7DJ | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilton Infant School Magnet Lane , Bilton CV22 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cawston Grange Primary School Scholars Drive , Cawston CV22 7GU | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilton School Lawford Lane , CV22 7JT | 1out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Church of England Academy Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA | 2out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby High School Longrood Road , CV22 7RE | 4out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rugby Free Secondary School Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | 1out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent School Bawnmore Road , Bilton CV22 7QH | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke School Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby School The Bursary , 10 Little Church Street CV21 3AW | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Academy Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilton Grange School Dunchurch , CV22 6QU | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventure Zone Soft Play Ltd | 68-70 / Somers Road, New Bilton | 433 yd | |
| Oscars Catering | 74-88 / Somers Road, New Bilton | 543 yd | |
| Bilton Evangelical Church Limited | / Main Street, Bilton | 653 yd | |
| G Force Cafe | / 5 Somers Road, New Bilton | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crow Pie | The Crow Pie / 192 Bilton Road, Bilton | 428 yd | |
| The George | 2-4 / The Green, Bilton | 897 yd | |
| Bilton Bowling Club | Bilton Bowling Club / Bawnmore Road, Bilton | 954 yd | |
| The Black Horse Inn | / 43 The Green, Bilton | 985 yd | |
| Rugby Bowling Club | Rugby Bowling Club / Bilton Road, Rugby | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Flower | / 12 Blackwood Avenue, Bilton | 18 yd | |
| Lazzolli Pizzas and Kebabs | 155a / Bilton Road, Bilton | 818 yd | |
| Fish Plus | / 153 Bilton Road, New Bilton | 835 yd | |
| Indian Queen Takeaway | 149a / Bilton Road, Bilton | 844 yd | |
| Steviemakes | / 7 Coverley Place, New Bilton | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Foodstores | Lidl Supermarket / Bilton Road, Bilton | 462 yd | |
| Tesco | / 18 Main Street, Bilton | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Road Addison Road | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Frobisher Recreation Ground FREEMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Recorde Fitness (Closed) Bilton Road | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Henry Hinde Junior School CORNWALLIS ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| St Oswalds School ADDISON ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Bilton School LAWFORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Rugby) WEBB ELLIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 878 yd |
| The Rugby Football Club WEBB ELLIS ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Rugby Lawn Tennis Club WEBB ELLIS ROAD | tennis courts | 927 yd |
| Rugby Cricket Club RUGBY CRICKET CLUB RUGBY CRICKET CLUB WEBB ELLIS ROAD | 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 | 52.2% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.