Albert Square Rugby
43 addresses across 3 postcodes (CV21), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32800009.
- Energy: 35 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 23, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Rugby costs £2,483 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 8% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Gardens, is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 104 to 111 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Quarter Medical Practice, about 330 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 15% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 256 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
35 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (33); Maisonette, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (30); 1976-1982 (4); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (22); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 4 Albert Square
- 5, Albert Square
- 7, Albert Square
- 8, Albert Square
- 14, Albert Square
- 17, Albert Square
- 18, Albert Square
- 19, Albert Square
- 21, Albert Square
- 25, Albert Square
- 28, Albert Square
- 29, Albert Square
- 31, Albert Square
- 33, Albert Square
- 35, Albert Square
- 36, Albert Square
- 37, Albert Square
Council tax
What each band costs in Rugby in 2026-27: Band D £2,483 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,655 | £1,931 | £2,207 | £2,483 | £3,035 | £3,587 | £4,138 | £4,966 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (56% of about 2,460 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 68 AND 70, ALBERT STREET, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Finchley Court, 41 King Edward Road, Rugby, CV21 2TG, permissioned (170 m)
- Land Rear of 30, Albert Street, Rugby, CV21 2RS, permissioned (220 m)
- Brotherhood House, Gas Street, Rugby, CV21 2TX, permissioned (260 m)
- Land adjacent to 9 Railway Terrace CV21 3EN, Rugby, not permissioned (260 m)
- Former Herbert Gray College Little Chruch Street, CV21AW, Rugby, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Former Newtown Vehicle Rentals Site, 117 Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2NZ, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- 42-54 Winfield Street, Rugby, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV21 2SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CV21 2SW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| CV21 3EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 104 m and 111 m above sea level (110 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV21 2SH | 100% | 8% | 8% | 0% |
| CV21 2SW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV21 3EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Street Rugby | 130 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Barford Multi Storey Car Park | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 34.5 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Market Quarter Medical Practice | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rugby Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest One Dental | 190 m |
| Hospital | St Cross Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Rugby Police Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Gardens 9,160 m² | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Caldecott Park 4.2 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 40 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Millennium Green 4,480 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Andrew, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 92 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Old Quad Buildings at Rugby School | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| School House at Rugby School | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| New Quad Buildings at Rugby School | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The 'Island' tumulus | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sow Brook (North) | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Sow Brook (South) | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Thurnmill Spinney | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Cock Robin Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Cock Robin Plantation | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Oak Spinney | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 40 | 43 |
3 of the street's 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rugby: see them on the Rugby page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 150 m | No published inspection |
| Lawrence Sheriff School | Secondary | 11–18 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Sep 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Eastlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rokeby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Oswald's CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J's Takeaway CV21 2SW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Jul 2026 |
| Seven Stars CV21 2SH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Hope's News CV21 3EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Plant me CV21 2SW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Rugby West Indian Association CV21 3HE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Hussain and Sons Superstore CV21 3HE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Aug 2026 |
| TARA's Curry Club CV21 3HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Mama Bs Rugby CV21 3HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| My Big Mo’s CV21 3HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| Wellingtons Day Nurseries Ltd CV21 2PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Dilruba CV21 3HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Art at the Alex CV21 2SL | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| AP Foods & Wine CV21 3HQ | Retailers - other | 150 m | Unknown | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Rugby Evangelical Free Church CV21 3EX | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| New Directions Rugby Limited at The Old Telephone Exchange CV21 2SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Murrayian Close (40); On or near Arnold Street (30); On or near King Edward Road (26); On or near Bath Street (18); On or near Albert Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 15% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 61% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Maharajah Tandoori Restaurant (other catering premises, CV21 2SG) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Swaad Kitchen Ltd (takeaway/sandwich shop, CV21 2AF) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Chicco Di Caffe - Chicco's (restaurant/cafe/canteen, CV21 2QE) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 4 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CV21 2SH: 41 addresses of 42 in the postcode
- CV21 2SW: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- CV21 3EQ: 1 address of 51 in the postcode
Nearby streets
James Walk · King Edward Road · Spring Street · Arnold Street · Alexandra Walk · Albert Street · Charles Warren Close · Market Street · Pinders Lane · Lucas Court · Wells Street · Holbrook Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.