Waterside Drive Rugby
1 address across 1 postcode (CV21), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32801399.
- Flood: 16 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 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 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Mill Gardens (19 hectares) is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Quarter Medical Practice, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 86 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 B (34% of about 760 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 April 2026 to 9 September 2026: Electricity Network Company Limited, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 9 at medium risk and 15 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 49 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 86 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV21 1BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugby 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Rugby | 80 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Road Car Park | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lancaster Road, Rugby | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 34.8 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Market Quarter Medical Practice | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 8 Regent Place (Dental Practice) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | St Cross Hospital | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Warwickshire Police | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mill Gardens 19 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,960 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 640 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is British Thomson-Houston Co Ltd War Memorial, a listed building (Grade II*), 390 m west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 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* | 390 m west |
| Church of Saint Michael and All Angels | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| The 'Island' tumulus | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sow Brook (North) | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Oak Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Thurnmill Spinney | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Smith's Spinney | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Icehouse Spinney | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Sow Brook (South) | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Leigh Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boughton Leigh Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 730 m (0.5 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 | 910 m (0.6 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 |
| Northlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brownsover Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lawrence Sheriff School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 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 |
| The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Riverside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Griffin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis CV21 1BJ | Retailers - other | 90 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Season Chinese Takeaway CV21 1BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| The Pizza Guru CV21 1BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Great Tasting CV21 1QW | Other catering premises | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Jun 2026 |
| SmackShot CV21 3UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| LM Care Homes Ltd CV21 1BW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Boughton House CV21 1BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The College Shop CV21 1AR | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| The Scrum And Fork CV21 1AR | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Houston Road (22); On or near Seymour Road (18); On or near Howkins Road (16); On or near Douglas Road (9); On or near Aqua Place (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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 1BJ: 1 address of 71 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gabor Close · Curtis Close · Levis Close · Boughton Road · Nayler Close · Edison Drive · Seymour Road · Permian Close · Ajax Close · Parsons Close · Aqua Place · Bell 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.