Area guide · Rugby

Living in Rugby

A snapshot of life in Rugby, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Rugby is a town in Rugby, West Midlands with a population of 77,440. The average house price is £329,803 and the overall crime rate is 55.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rugby ranks

Population

77,440

Avg House Price

£329,803

Crime Rate

55.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

96.2%

Avg Download Speed

480 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,281

Median Age

42.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rugby's detached homes (£463,917) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£136,267).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rugby prices have risen 18% over the last 9 years (£279,769 → £329,803).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£463,917	£420,000	458
Semi-Detached	£285,512	£280,000	486
Terraced	£223,754	£215,000	368
Flat	£136,267	£130,000	102

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rugby is 55.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Rugby: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

96.2% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	32
Primary	25
Secondary	7
% Top two bands	96.2%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Abbots Farm Infant School	Primary	Good
Abbots Farm Junior School	Primary	No rating available
Ashlawn School	Secondary	No rating available
Bawnmore Community Infant School	Primary	Good
Bilton CofE Junior School	Primary	Good
Bilton Infant School	Primary	Requires improvement
Bilton School	Secondary	Good
Boughton Leigh Infant School	Primary	Good
Boughton Leigh Junior School	Primary	Good
Brownsover Community School	Primary	Good
Eastlands Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Harris Church of England Academy	Secondary	Good
Henry Hinde Infant School	Primary	Good
Henry Hinde Junior School	Primary	Good
Hillmorton Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Lawrence Sheriff School	Secondary	Outstanding
Northlands Primary School	Primary	Good
Oakfield Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Paddox Primary School	Primary	Good
Riverside Academy	Primary	Outstanding
Rokeby Primary School	Primary	Good
Rugby Free Primary School	Primary	Good
Rugby Free Secondary School	Secondary	Good
Rugby High School	Secondary	Good
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School	Primary	Good
St Gabriel's CofE Academy	Primary	Good
St Marie's Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Oswald's CofE Academy	Primary	No rating available
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College	Secondary	Good
The Griffin Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Rugby averages 480 Mbps — 380% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Rugby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.3
% Rated C or Above	61.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,161

Demographics & Economy

Population	77,440
Median Age	42.7
Median Household Income	£34,281
Employment Rate	63%
Owner Occupied	67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rugby?

The average house price in Rugby is £329,803 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Rugby?

The most affordable entry point in Rugby is a flat, with an average price of £136,267.

Is Rugby a safe place to live?

Rugby has a recorded crime rate of 55.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Rugby?

Rugby has 32 schools in total, with 96.2% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Rugby?

Average broadband download speeds in Rugby are around 480 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.5% of premises.

How big is Rugby?

Rugby is a settlement in Rugby with a population of approximately 77,440.

Most compared with

How does Rugby stack up against its neighbours?

Barwell

Rugby

House price: £248,290 · £329,803
Crime rate: 97.2 · 55
Distance: 14.1 mi

Bedworth

Rugby

House price: £226,778 · £329,803
Crime rate: 81.1 · 55
Distance: 11.9 mi

Blaby and Whetstone

Rugby

House price: £325,405 · £329,803
Crime rate: 59.5 · 55
Distance: 13.9 mi

Broughton Astley

Rugby

House price: £334,722 · £329,803
Crime rate: 31.1 · 55
Distance: 10.8 mi

Bulkington

Rugby

House price: £325,320 · £329,803
Crime rate: 81.3 · 55
Distance: 10.3 mi

Cawston (Rugby)

Rugby

House price: £374,111 · £329,803
Crime rate: 55 · 55
Distance: 2.5 mi

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