Watling Street is in Clifton Upon Dunsmore, Rugby and in West Northamptonshire district. CV23 0AQ is located in the Braunston and Crick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watling Street, Clifton Upon Dunsmore, Rugby, CV23 0AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CV23 0AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.3% | 49.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 CV23 0AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 26.9% | 29.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 52.3% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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 | 18.5% | 11.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 6.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 42.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 93.1% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 94.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watling Street was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Braunston and Crick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Watling Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Braunston and Crick and the 198th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lilbourne Furze Cottage Watling Street, Rugby, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2020-11-25 | £363,155 |
| Lilbourne Furze House Watling Street, Rugby, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2018-10-30 | £810,924 |
| The Ostlers Watling Street, Rugby, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-07-13 | £546,739 |
| 1 Dunsmore Watling Street, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2012-12-10 | £507,251 |
| Lilbourne Furze House Watling Street, Rugby, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2007-06-22 | £1,264,073 |
CV23 0AQ 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School Station Road , Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CV23 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby Free Primary School Bailey Road , Central Park CV23 0PD | 3out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownsover Community Infant School Webb Drive , Brownsover CV23 0UP | 3out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Leigh Junior School Wetherell Way , Brownsover CV21 1LT | 3out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Leigh Infant School Wetherall Way , Brownsover CV21 1LT | 3out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton School Signal Drive , Houlton | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlawn School Ashlawn Road , Hillmorton CV22 5ET | 4out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Sheriff School Clifton Road , CV21 3AG | 4out of 4 | 4,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 4,706 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugby School The Bursary , 10 Little Church Street CV21 3AW | - not rated | 5,452 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Shop And Tea Rooms | Manor Farm Tearooms, Main Street | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Inn | Main Street, Catthorpe | 977 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 75.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 32.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 32.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.