Blacksmith Lane Frankton, Rugby
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV23), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32801935.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £555,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 1).
- 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 C; Band D in Rugby costs £2,483 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 10.2 km (6.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 106 to 110 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brookside Surgery, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £555,000 | £555,000 | £555,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £506,250 | £455,000 | £557,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2023 | FOREST DENE CV23 9FZ | Detached | £555,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2016 | YEW TREE COTTAGE CV23 9FZ | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 18 May 2016 | TALL TREES CV23 9FZ | Detached | £557,500 | |
| 29 Jul 2014 | TALL TREES CV23 9FZ | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2012 | TALL TREES CV23 9FZ | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2005 | HAZELWOOD CV23 9FZ | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2003 | HAZELWOOD CV23 9FZ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2001 | FOREST DENE CV23 9FZ | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 25 Aug 2000 | YEW TREE COTTAGE CV23 9FZ | Detached | £145,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 158 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (15% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 106 m and 110 m above sea level (108 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV23 9FZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV23 9NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
| Leamington Spa 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Coventry 6.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birdingbury Lane Frankton | 100 m |
| Car parks | Mitchell Potatoes Ltd. - Depot Parking | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 28.9 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Brookside Surgery | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Wolston Pharmacy | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Space Health Care | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Cross Hospital | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Police station | Southam Police Station | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mangrove Filling Station, London Road Cashzone | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 270 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,860 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade II*), 300 m south-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Minstrel Spinney | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Boots Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Grove Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Badgers Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| West Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Draycote Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Friendly Inn CV23 9NY | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| The Old Rectory Nursery CV23 9PB | School/college/university | 340 m | 4 Good | 12 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fair Close (8); On or near Blacksmith Lane (3); On or near Main Street (1); On or near Cooks Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 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) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
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.