Pears Close Kenilworth, Warwick
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (CV8), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42301165.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £630,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 3, D: 5, E: 5).
- 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 D; 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 Kenilworth, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Park, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 74 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Medical Centre, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 63% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £630,000 | £630,000 | £630,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £621,100 | £621,100 | £621,100 |
| 2022 | 1 | £872,500 | £872,500 | £872,500 |
| 2021 | 2 | £812,475 | £799,950 | £825,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £318,500 | £318,500 | £318,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £562,250 | £562,250 | £562,250 |
| 2017 | 1 | £590,100 | £590,100 | £590,100 |
| 2016 | 4 | £597,500 | £561,850 | £700,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £611,250 | £600,000 | £622,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £530,000 | £530,000 | £530,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 15 CV8 1BS | Detached | £630,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2023 | 13 CV8 1BS | Detached | £621,100 | |
| 18 Mar 2022 | BYRNE HOUSE CV8 1BS | Detached | £872,500 | |
| 26 Jul 2021 | CURTIS HOUSE CV8 1BS | Detached | £799,950 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | THE LAURELS CV8 1BS | Detached | £825,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2020 | ROWAN HOUSE CV8 1BS | Detached | £318,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2020 | BYRNE HOUSE CV8 1BS | Detached | £682,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Apr 2019 | 17 CV8 1BS | Detached | £562,250 | |
| 12 Jan 2017 | 10 CV8 1BS | Detached | £590,100 | |
| 19 Sep 2016 | 11 CV8 1BS | Detached | £561,850 | |
| 12 Aug 2016 | PEARS LODGE, 12 CV8 1BS | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2016 | 14 CV8 1BS | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 20 May 2016 | 4 CV8 1BS | Detached | £610,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2013 | PEARS LODGE, 12 CV8 1BS | Detached | £622,500 | |
| 6 Dec 2013 | 1 CV8 1BS | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2010 | 1 CV8 1BS | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2009 | 3 CV8 1BS | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2008 | 2 CV8 1BS | Detached | £530,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2007 | 16 CV8 1BS | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 12 CV8 1BS | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2006 | 2 CV8 1BS | Detached | £432,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 16 CV8 1BS | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2003 | 1 CV8 1BS | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2000 | 5 CV8 1BS | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 6 Mar 1998 | 5 CV8 1BS | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 6 Mar 1998 | 5 CV8 1BS | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 9 CV8 1BS | Detached | £169,950 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 155 m². Most common: House, detached (17). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 2020 (3); 2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (21% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Kenilworth (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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
- Abbotsford House, grade II*
- GARAGES AT KENILWORTH HALL, grade II
- KENILWORTH HALL, grade II
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
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: of the 45 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV8 1BS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CV8 1BP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 74 m and 78 m above sea level (76 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV8 1BP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CV8 1BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kenilworth 181,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Tile Hill 542,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbey Fields Kenilworth | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coventry Station | 7.2 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Medical Centre | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kenilworth Pharmacy | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 290 m |
| Hospital | Nuffield Warwickshire Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Kenilworth police | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Shell Kenilworth Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Park 25 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,040 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 14 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Abbotsford House, a listed building (Grade II*), 110 m west. 127 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford House | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m west |
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 210 m west |
| Abbey Ruins | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m west |
| Kenilworth Abbey | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-west |
| Garden at 1 Castle Hill (formerly Wantage) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 580 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Fishpond complex, 260m east of Castle Farm | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Kenilworth Castle: a motte and bailey and enclosure castle with mere, dams and 16th century gardens | Scheduled monument | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Kenilworth Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Kenilworth Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| The Common | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Crackley Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Knowle Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Victoria Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Glasshouse Spinney | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 22 |
2 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Thorns Community Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Priors Field Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Clinton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kenilworth School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth News CV8 1BP | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Royal Oak CV8 2EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| The Cross at Kenilworth CV8 2EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| The Abbey Field CV8 1LZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| The Creative Cafe CV8 1LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Priory Theatre CV8 1BN | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| School Lane Fish Bar CV8 2GT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| The Virgins and Castle CV8 1LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Kenilworth Sports & Social Club Ltd. CV8 2PA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Old Bakery Hotel CV8 1LZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Kenilworth Cantonese CV8 1LZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Vynes of Kenilworth CV8 1LZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Caterlink at St Nicholas C E Primary School CV8 2PE | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Kenilworth Abbey Club CV8 1LW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| St Nicholas Church Parochial Hall CV8 1LW | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bridge Street (9); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (8); On or near New Street (4); On or near School Lane (3); On or near Monmouth Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 63% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Abbotsford Mews · New Street · Bridge Street · Gloster Drive · Monmouth Close · Lawrence Gardens · School Lane · Fancott Drive · Hyde Road · Upper Rosemary Hill · Elmbank Road · Upper Rosemary Hill
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.