Rugby Road is listed in the 1870 BPUD, it had previously been called Caledonia Street.
"Resolved that Mr Richáµ Lilley of 108 McClure Street be informed in reply to his application that if all the owners of property in the new street off Rugby Road join in his application to name the street Lilleyvale Avenue, the Committee will favourably consider the proposal". (2nd February 1898).