Dickens Road Warwick
67 addresses across 3 postcodes (CV34), about 350 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42300464.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 24, E: 6, F: 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 Warwick costs £2,462 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Warwick, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 67 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Avonside Health Centre, about 390 m away.
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 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
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (32); House, detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (25); 1950-1966 (5); 1900-1929 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (23); rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Warwick in 2026-27: Band D £2,462 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,641 | £1,915 | £2,188 | £2,462 | £3,009 | £3,556 | £4,103 | £4,923 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (45% of about 1,670 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- IDEX/Godiva, Charles Street: up to 42 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Jewsons and Quarry Street Dairy, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 67 addresses are between 58 m and 64 m above sea level (62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV34 5NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV34 5NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV34 5NS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Warwick 619,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Leamington Spa 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Warwick Parkway 493,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beauchamp Road Warwick | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Warwick | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Local Parking Security | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.9 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avonside Health Centre | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Grove Practice | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Warwick Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Warwick Constabulary | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Heart Of England Co-operative Woodloes, Woodloes Avenue South | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,430 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,990 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chapel of St Mary Magdalene, a listed building (Grade II*), 910 m (0.6 miles) north-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Guy's Cave hermitage and other rock cut chambers at Guy's Cliffe | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Guy's Cliffe | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| St Sepulchre's Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Castle Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Spa Gardens, Royal Leamington Spa | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Patten's Grove | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Bridge Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Gaveston Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Blacklow Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| New Waters | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Welches Meadow | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 64 | 67 |
3 of the street's 67 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 Warwick: see them on the Warwick page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emscote Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 340 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints' CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trinity Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warwickshire College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coten End Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Myton School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warwick Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Milverton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Woodloes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Myton Gardens | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scallywags Activity Club Limited CV34 5NJ | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Lovely Ingredients CV34 5TH | Distributors/Transporters | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Woodside Care Village CV34 5SP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Educaterers Ltd at Emscote Infant School CV34 5NH | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Go Go Makers at Emscote Infant School CV34 5NH | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Elephant & Castle CV34 5QY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Tesco Superstore CV34 5QL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Spinney Hill Fish & Chip Shop CV34 5SR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Oak Cafe CV34 5NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Educaterers Ltd at All Saints C E Junior School CV34 5LY | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Royel Currys Limited t/a Royal Currys CV34 5QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Go2Local CV34 5QN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Emscote Convenience Store CV34 5QN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Orient Takeaway CV34 5QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily CV34 5SL | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beech Grove (18); On or near Beauchamp Road (11); On or near Greville Road (9); On or near All Saints Road (7); On or near Marsham Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 6 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, semi-detached (lodged 26 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CV34 5NR: 35 addresses of 37 in the postcode
- CV34 5NS: 31 addresses
- CV34 5NN: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Marsham Close · Beech Grove · Dickins Road · Beauchamp Road · Greville Road · Chesford Crescent · All Saints Road · Tatler Close · Portobello Way · St Ediths Green · All Saints Road · Andrews Close
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.