Potts Close Kenilworth, Warwick
11 addresses across 1 postcode (CV8), about 20 m long. USRN 42301194.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 Kenilworth, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castle Medical Centre, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £264,250 | £257,500 | £271,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £186,975 | £174,950 | £199,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £161,975 | £159,950 | £164,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £82,900 | £82,900 | £82,900 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | 5 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2021 | 7 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2020 | 10 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2016 | 7 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £257,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2016 | 6 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £271,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2015 | 9 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2010 | 6 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £193,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2010 | 7 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £193,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2006 | 1 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £199,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2006 | 7 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £174,950 | |
| 26 May 2004 | 2 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 9 Jan 2004 | 7 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 6 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2001 | 5 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £98,000 | |
| 5 Mar 1999 | 4 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 22 May 1998 | 1 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £82,900 | |
| 18 Dec 1997 | 5 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 26 Sep 1997 | 6 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £77,500 | |
| 8 Mar 1996 | 6 CV8 2SD | Semi-detached | £69,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 C (27% of about 740 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)
- Kenilworth School Site, Leyes Lane: up to 315 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Woodside Training Centre: up to 250 homes, not permissioned (410 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 addresses are about 84 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV8 2SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kenilworth 181,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Canley 453,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Tile Hill 542,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arlidge Crescent Kenilworth | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coventry Station | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.9 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Medical Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leyes Lane Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Dental Clinic | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffield Warwickshire Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kenilworth police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Shell Kenilworth Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,210 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,160 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman settlement at Glasshouse Wood, a scheduled monument, 640 m (0.4 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman settlement at Glasshouse Wood | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Kenilworth Abbey | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Stoneleigh Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Garden at 1 Castle Hill (formerly Wantage) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Spinney | Wood | 240 m north-east |
| Glasshouse Spinney | Wood | 290 m south |
| Glasshouse Wood | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Knowle Hill | Hill | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Thickthorn Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| The Common | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–19 | 390 m | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 630 m (0.4 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 |
| Thorns Community Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Dozen CV8 2DE | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Tesco Express CV8 2DE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Leyes Lane Pharmacy Ltd CV8 2DE | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Tiltyard Public House CV8 2DE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza CV8 2DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stansfield Grove (22); On or near Cornhill Grove (3); On or near Edwards Grove (3); On or near Cashmore Road (3); On or near Courthouse Croft (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- CV8 2SD: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Asplen Court · Turton Way · Courthouse Croft · Arlidge Crescent · Riley Close · Cashmore Road · Stansfield Grove · Tennyson Close · Wordsworth Drive · Edwards Grove · Tappinger Grove · Wilson Grove
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.