Merlin Close, Rugby, CV23 0WH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV23 0WH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.4%	0.4%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	50%	49.6%	-0.4%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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 0WH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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	25.1%	28.6%	3.5%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	56.1%	-4.3%	44.2%	11.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	3.6%	2%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	9.3%	9.4%	0.1%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	1.6%	2.8%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.3%

Health

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 (90%) 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	59%	55.6%	-3.4%	48.4%	7.2%
Good health	29.7%	34.4%	4.7%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	9.6%	9.2%	-0.4%	12.7%	-3.5%
Bad health	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	4.0%	-3.2%
Very bad health	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around CV23 0WH this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8%	9.4%	1.4%	18.2%	-8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	11%	-3.0%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.3%	13.8%	-8.5%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	3.3%	0.2%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	14%	1.6%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	36.8%	47.2%	10.4%	33.8%	13.4%
Other	3.4%	1.3%	-2.1%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.2%	1%	0.8%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	9.4%	12.3%	2.9%	3.1%	9.2%
Pakistani	1%	1.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	82.4%	78.5%	-3.9%	81.4%	-2.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.8% 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	90%	82.8%	-7.2%	83.2%	-0.4%
European Union	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	3.3%	3.1%	0.8%	2.5%
Africa	2.3%	3.9%	1.6%	2.7%	1.2%
Middle East and Asia	4.1%	4.9%	0.8%	5.6%	-0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.5%	82.7%	-6.8%	83.2%	-0.5%
10+ Years	0%	10.6%	10.6%	9.8%	0.8%
5-10 Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	2.9%	0.6%
2-5 Years	2.5%	2%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	8%	1.2%	-6.8%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	5.3%	0.9%	4.4%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	7.8%	13.5%	-5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.4%	37.2%	-2.8%
Christian	44.4%	46.2%	-1.8%
Hindu	8.2%	1.7%	6.5%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Sikh	5.9%	0.9%	5.0%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Merlin Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Close was 47.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% higher than the Coton and Boughton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Merlin Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Coton and Boughton and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Rugby .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CV23 0WH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merlin Close are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rugby.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merlin Close, Rugby, CV23 0WH

Estimated Average Property Prices for CV23 0WH

Average Price
£499,482

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£499,482

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merlin Close

Average Price
£494,931

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£494,931

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merlin CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Merlin Close, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£401,000	2023-02-28	£405,022
10 Merlin Close, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2017-11-10	£395,653
2 Merlin Close, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2013-01-31	£408,243
17 Merlin Close, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2012-07-25	£567,451
1 Merlin Close, Rugby, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2007-11-30	£515,983

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CV23 0WH

Employment

CV23 0WH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	184
Retired	68
Part-Time Employee	51
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	25
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	55
Human health and social work activities	31
Construction	30
Education	29
Transport and storage	28
Manufacturing	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Information and communication	16
Administrative and support service activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Financial and insurance activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	4
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brownsover Community School Webb Drive , Brownsover CV23 0UP	3out of 4	592 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Griffin Primary School Lower Lodge Avenue , CV21 1NU	- not rated	637 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boughton Leigh Junior School Wetherell Way , Brownsover CV21 1LT	3out of 4	704 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Boughton Leigh Infant School Wetherall Way , Brownsover CV21 1LT	3out of 4	704 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rugby Free Primary School Bailey Road , Central Park CV23 0PD	3out of 4	1,170 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Andrew's CofE Middle School Chester Street , CV21 2NN	- not rated	2,231 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newbold Avon Middle School Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH	- not rated	2,302 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bloxam Middle School Webb Ellis Road , CV22 7AU	- not rated	3,703 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Paddox Middle School Fareham Avenue , CV22 5HS	- not rated	4,384 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hillmorton Middle School Moat Farm Drive , Hillmorton CV21 4HQ	- not rated	5,249 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH	3out of 4	2,302 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawrence Sheriff School Clifton Road , CV21 3AG	- not rated	2,989 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Lawrence Sheriff School Clifton Road , CV21 3AG	4out of 4	2,989 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Bishop Wulstan Catholic School Oak Street , Off Dunchurch Road CV22 5EA	- not rated	3,619 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Church of England Academy Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA	3out of 4	4,307 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rugby College of Further Education Lower Hillmorton Road , CV21 3QS	- not rated	3,129 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willow Park School Newbold-on-Avon Rfc , Parkfield Road CV21 1EZ	- not rated	2,790 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastern Area Pupil Referral Unit Faraday Hall , Lower Hillmorton Road CV21 3TU	- not rated	3,224 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rugby School The Bursary , 10 Little Church Street CV21 3AW	- not rated	3,252 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Avon Park School St John's Avenue , CV22 5HR	- not rated	4,295 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brooke School Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY	- not rated	4,626 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brownsover Brew	Christ Church / Helvellyn Way, Brownsover	564 yd
Brownsover Hall Hotel	Brownsover Hall / Brownsover Lane, Brownsover	649 yd
Brownsover Community Centre	Brownsover Community Centre / Bow Fell, Brownsover	679 yd
abm Catering @ Mahle Engine Systems	/ 2 Central Park Drive, Rugby	853 yd
Nando's	/ Unit C1,Elliotts Field Shoppin, Leicester Road	1,029 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nats Tasty Cakes	/ 74 Matlock Close, Brownsover	509 yd
China Garden	/ 120 Hollowell Way, Brownsover	627 yd
De' Raj	Unit 4 / Hollowell Way, Brownsover	646 yd
Brownsover Fish Bar	Brownsover Fish Bar / Hollowell Way, Brownsover	650 yd
Subway	6 Central Park Local Centre / Bryant Road, Rugby	802 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	/ 132 Hollowell Way, Brownsover		650 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	/ Central Park Drive, Rugby		891 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CV23 0WH postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	207 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	33.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CV23 0WH