Oswald Way is in Rugby and in Rugby district. CV22 7PL is located in the New Bilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rugby. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oswald Way, Rugby, CV22 7PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV22 7BP, CV22 7BU, CV22 7BQ, CV22 7DB, CV22 7BW, CV22 7BS, CV22 7BL, CV22 7BT, CV22 7DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV22 7PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.1% | 49.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CV22 7PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 45.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 34.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 47.8% | 45.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 40.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 13.6% | 18.8% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 25.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 4.3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 87.9% | 90% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 83.6% | 69.5% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 22.5% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 16.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 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 | 83.6% | 69.7% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 11.1% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oswald Way was 103.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.3% higher than the Bilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oswald Way has the 31st highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Bilton and the 79th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oswald Way, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-27 | £214,480 |
| 5 Oswald Way, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2024-10-16 | £250,711 |
| 8 Oswald Way, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-02-02 | £279,101 |
| 4 Oswald Way, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-08-18 | £250,010 |
| 31 Oswald Way, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-12-03 | £222,820 |
CV22 7PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 199 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 70 |
| Transport and storage | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's CofE Academy Addison Road , CV22 7DJ | 2out of 4 | 154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School Webb Ellis Road , CV22 7AU | 2out of 4 | 810 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Hinde Junior School Cornwallis Road , Bilton CV22 7HN | 2out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Hinde Infant School Grenville Close , Bilton CV22 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Oakfield Road , CV22 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Church of England Academy Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA | 2out of 4 | 1,516 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 | 1,809 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby Free Secondary School Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | 1out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Sheriff School Clifton Road , CV21 3AG | 4out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke School Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crescent School Bawnmore Road , Bilton CV22 7QH | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby School The Bursary , 10 Little Church Street CV21 3AW | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Academy Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilton Grange School Dunchurch , CV22 6QU | - not rated | 3,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Force Cafe | / 5 Somers Road, New Bilton | 233 yd | |
| The Adventure Zone Soft Play Ltd | 68-70 / Somers Road, New Bilton | 266 yd | |
| Bilton Evangelical Church Limited | / Main Street, Bilton | 326 yd | |
| Oscars Catering | 74-88 / Somers Road, New Bilton | 364 yd | |
| St Oswalds Church | St Oswalds Church Hall / Lawford Road, New Bilton | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak / 233 Lawford Road, New Bilton | 480 yd | |
| Rugby Cricket Club | Rugby Cricket Club / Webb Ellis Road, Bilton | 486 yd | |
| The Holly Bush Inn | The Holly Bush / Lawford Road, New Bilton | 534 yd | |
| The Crow Pie | The Crow Pie / 192 Bilton Road, Bilton | 730 yd | |
| Rugby Bowling Club | Rugby Bowling Club / Bilton Road, Rugby | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steviemakes | / 7 Coverley Place, New Bilton | 298 yd | |
| Arnie's Batch Bar | / 274 Lawford Road, New Bilton | 509 yd | |
| Senh Yip | / 238 Lawford Road, New Bilton | 544 yd | |
| May Flower | / 12 Blackwood Avenue, Bilton | 654 yd | |
| Fish Plus | / 153 Bilton Road, New Bilton | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford Road Co-Op | / 216 Lawford Road, New Bilton | 566 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Lidl Supermarket / Bilton Road, Bilton | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Oswalds School ADDISON ROAD | grass pitches | 80 yd |
| New Bilton Recreation Ground ADDISON ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Addison Road Addison Road | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Rugby Cricket Club RUGBY CRICKET CLUB RUGBY CRICKET CLUB WEBB ELLIS ROAD | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Rugby) WEBB ELLIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| The Rugby Football Club WEBB ELLIS ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Rugby Lawn Tennis Club WEBB ELLIS ROAD | tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Frobisher Recreation Ground FREEMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Recorde Fitness (Closed) Bilton Road | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Oakfield Recreation Ground CHARLES STREET | grass pitches | 889 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 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.