Expectations Drive Rugby
27 addresses across 1 postcode (CV21), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32802064.
- Sales: 39 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £367,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (B: 20, C: 6).
- 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 B; 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 830 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Mill Gardens (19 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 88 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Quarter Medical Practice, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 249 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £367,500 | £367,500 | £367,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £357,000 | £357,000 | £357,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £301,000 | £260,000 | £342,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £270,500 | £270,500 | £270,500 |
| 2019 | 2 | £198,000 | £185,000 | £211,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £258,950 | £258,950 | £258,950 |
| 2016 | 16 | £227,995 | £167,995 | £269,995 |
| 2015 | 10 | £182,995 | £144,995 | £239,495 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 4 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £220,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 4 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 24 CV21 1FW | Detached | £367,500 | |
| 6 Dec 2024 | 5 CV21 1FW | Detached | £357,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 16 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £220,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 23 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2022 | 13 CV21 1FW | Detached | £342,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2021 | 17 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £270,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2021 | 14 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Dec 2019 | 3 CV21 1FW | Semi-detached | £211,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2019 | 20 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 2 CV21 1FW | Detached | £258,950 | |
| 28 Jun 2017 | 2 CV21 1FW | Detached | £260,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 11 CV21 1FW | Semi-detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 23 Sep 2016 | 13 CV21 1FW | Detached | £255,995 | New build. |
| 23 Sep 2016 | 18 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £167,995 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 15 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £229,995 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 20 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £169,995 | New build. |
| 9 Sep 2016 | 17 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £226,995 | New build. |
| 2 Sep 2016 | 19 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £228,995 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 14 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £169,995 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 16 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £167,995 | New build. |
| 15 Jul 2016 | 21 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £199,995 | New build. |
| 1 Jul 2016 | 25 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £199,995 | New build. |
| 1 Jul 2016 | 23 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £197,995 | New build. |
| 27 May 2016 | 22 CV21 1FW | Detached | £258,995 | New build. |
| 27 May 2016 | 24 CV21 1FW | Detached | £244,995 | New build. |
| 1 Apr 2016 | 26 CV21 1FW | Detached | £242,995 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 9 CV21 1FW | Detached | £259,995 | New build. |
| 16 Oct 2015 | 12 CV21 1FW | Detached | £239,495 | New build. |
| 9 Oct 2015 | 7 CV21 1FW | Detached | £226,495 | New build. |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 5 CV21 1FW | Detached | £224,495 | New build. |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 3 CV21 1FW | Semi-detached | £182,995 | New build. |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 10 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £147,995 | New build. |
| 18 Sep 2015 | 1 CV21 1FW | Semi-detached | £182,995 | New build. |
| 11 Sep 2015 | 6 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £144,995 | New build. |
| 4 Sep 2015 | 4 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £146,995 | New build. |
| 4 Sep 2015 | 8 CV21 1FW | Terraced | £144,995 | New build. |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 2 CV21 1FW | Detached | £228,495 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, detached (10); House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 2013 (20); 2012 onwards (3); 2012-2021 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (20 addresses)
- 1, Expectations Drive
- 3, Expectations Drive
- 5, Expectations Drive
- 6, Expectations Drive
- 7, Expectations Drive
- 8, Expectations Drive
- 9, Expectations Drive
- 10, Expectations Drive
- 11, Expectations Drive
- 12, Expectations Drive
- 13, Expectations Drive
- 14, Expectations Drive
- 15, Expectations Drive
- 17, Expectations Drive
- 18, Expectations Drive
- 19, Expectations Drive
- 21, Expectations Drive
- 22, Expectations Drive
- 25, Expectations Drive
- 26, Expectations Drive
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 B (41% of about 730 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)
- Former Newtown Vehicle Rentals Site, 117 Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2NZ, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Finchley Court, 41 King Edward Road, Rugby, CV21 2TG, permissioned (790 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, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 88 m and 89 m above sea level (88 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV21 1FW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barnaby Road Rugby | 100 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Road Car Park | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 34.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Market Quarter Medical Practice | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 8 Regent Place (Dental Practice) | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | St Cross Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Warwickshire Police | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Rugby Leicester Road Cashzone | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mill Gardens 19 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 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* | 360 m east |
| The 'Island' tumulus | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sow Brook (North) | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Thurnmill Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Oak Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Sow Brook (South) | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Smith's Spinney | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Icehouse Spinney | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 27 |
6 of the street's 27 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 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–16 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boughton Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boughton Leigh Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Brownsover Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 Marie's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| The Griffin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Turbine CV21 1GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Wickes Building Supplies Ltd CV21 1GN | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Auntie lolos kitchen LTD CV21 1EA | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Sports Direct CV21 1RW | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Rugby Leicester Road Service Station (Motor Fuel Limited) CV21 1DJ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Domino's Pizzas CV21 1RW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| KFC Drive Thru CV21 1RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2026 |
| Cineworld CV21 1RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| McDonald's CV21 1RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Nuffield Health CV21 1RW | Other catering premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist (2) CV21 1RW | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| The Range CV21 1RW | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Subway CV21 1RW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Limited CV21 1RW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd CV21 1RW | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 127 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (188); On or near Voyage Road (20); On or near Signalman Court (12); On or near Twist Court (6); On or near Fay Mews (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 87% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- CV21 1FW: 27 addresses of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pickwick Place · Nickleby Close · Barnaby Road · Curiosity Close · Copperfield Close · Signalman Court · Twist Court · Humphrey Close · Neville Road · Expectations Drive · Voyage Road · Fay Mews
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.