Great Balance is in Brinklow, Rugby and in Rugby district. CV23 0NL is located in the Revel and Binley Woods electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rugby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Balance, Brinklow, Rugby, CV23 0NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV23 0NN, CV23 0NW, CV23 0NY, CV23 0NU, CV23 0NF, CV23 0NT, CV23 0NP, CV23 0NR, CV23 0NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV23 0NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 28.2% | 30.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 39.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 14.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 9.5% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.6% | 41.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 15.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -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 | 29.6% | 20.1% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 12.8% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 19.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 23.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 94.5% | 94.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Balance was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the Clifton, Newton and Churchover average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great Balance has the 8th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Clifton, Newton and Churchover and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Great Balance, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-02-19 | £230,641 |
| 27 Great Balance, Rugby, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-26 | £147,996 |
| 1 Great Balance, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-17 | £269,161 |
| 11 Great Balance, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-04-12 | £265,524 |
| 1 Great Balance, Rugby, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-10-27 | £241,321 |
CV23 0NL 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binley Woods Primary School Coombe Drive , Binley Woods CV3 2QU | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolston St Margaret's CofE Primary School Brookside , Main Street CV8 3HH | 3out of 4 | 4,544 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pearl Hyde Community Primary School Dorchester Way , Clifford Park CV2 2NB | 3out of 4 | 5,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Bridge Academy Coombe Park Road , Binley CV3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 5,283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head Brinklow | / 9 Coventry Road, Brinklow | 451 yd | |
| White Lion Inn | / 32 Broad Street, Brinklow | 613 yd | |
| The Raven | Raven Inn / 68 Broad Street, Brinklow | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins Deli | 19A / Broad Street, Brinklow | 538 yd | |
| Brinklow Fish Bar | / 8 Broad Street, Brinklow | 545 yd | |
| Brinklow House | / 10 Broad Street, Brinklow | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barr Lane Playing Field Broad Street | grass pitches | 600 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.