Drover Close Rugby
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV21), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32801939.
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 20% to 98% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 320 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Caldecott Park, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) 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: It is about 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Quarter Medical Practice, about 40 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 2% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 216 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 A (50% of about 1,360 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)
- Finchley Court, 41 King Edward Road, Rugby, CV21 2TG, permissioned (280 m)
- Land Rear of 30, Albert Street, Rugby, CV21 2RS, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent to 9 Railway Terrace CV21 3EN, Rugby, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Brotherhood House, Gas Street, Rugby, CV21 2TX, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Herbert Gray College Little Chruch Street, CV21AW, Rugby, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Newtown Vehicle Rentals Site, 117 Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2NZ, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 42-54 Winfield Street, Rugby, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 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, 6 at medium risk and 36 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 3HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CV21 3HW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 35 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 97 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV21 3HW | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| CV21 3HX | 80% | 80% | 20% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 320 m |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Road Rugby | 60 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Road Car Park | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lancaster Road, Rugby | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 34.6 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Market Quarter Medical Practice | 40 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rugby Pharmacy | 40 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 8 Regent Place (Dental Practice) | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Cross Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Warwickshire Police | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caldecott Park 4.2 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mill Gardens 19 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 40 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Millennium Green 4,480 m² | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 31 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial, a listed building (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) north. 61 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of Saint Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Old Quad Buildings at Rugby School | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| School House at Rugby School | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| The 'Island' tumulus | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sow Brook (North) | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Thurnmill Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Sow Brook (South) | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Oak Spinney | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| Cock Robin Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
| Smith's Spinney | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 8 |
4 of the street's 8 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 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 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 |
| Lawrence Sheriff School | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 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 |
| Eastlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Boughton Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boughton Leigh Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 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 |
| The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Riverside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Harris Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELL PHARMACY CV21 3HX | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Railway Store CV21 3HW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Shree Kalyan Mandir CV21 2SU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Sikh Day Care Centre CV21 3HR | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Kubus Mini Market CV21 2SU | Retailers - other | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Sep 2026 |
| The Chickfather / The Sandos CV21 3HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Woodside Takeaway CV21 2NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| AP Foods & Wine CV21 3HQ | Retailers - other | 160 m | Unknown | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Dilruba CV21 3HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Jun 2026 |
| The Family Caterers CV21 3AR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Extra Fish Bar CV21 3HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 4 Sep 2026 |
| My Big Mo’s CV21 3HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| Punjab Sweet Centre CV21 3JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Mama Bs Rugby CV21 3HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Euro Supermarket CV21 3JR | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (39); On or near King Edward Road (26); On or near Craven Road (22); On or near Barter Place (15); On or near Railway Terrace (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 2% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 80% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 29% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 42% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Kimberley Road · Gavel Drive · Lucas Court · Pinders Lane · Alexandra Road · Barter Place · Charolais Close · Bath Street · Railway Terrace · Market Street · The Sidings · Craven Road
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.