Bedworth vs Rugby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bedworth offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Rugby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Rugby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedworth
£226,778
Rugby
£329,803
Crime Rate
Bedworth
81.1
Rugby
55.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedworth
80.0%
Rugby
96.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bedworth
441.4
Rugby
480.4
EPC Rating
Bedworth
71.3
Rugby
71.3
Median Income
Bedworth
£32,532
Rugby
£34,281
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bedworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,778 versus £329,803 in Rugby. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Rugby it is a flat at £136,267.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Rugby (£463,917 vs £313,851).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55 offences per 1,000 people, Rugby is the safer of the two – 47% lower than Bedworth's 81.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedworth is violent-crime, while in Rugby it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Rugby: 96.2% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Bedworth.
Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rugby School Inspection Breakdown
96.2% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedworth | Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 32 |
| Primary | 10 | 25 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 96.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Rugby enjoy 480.4 Mbps on average, while Bedworth lags behind at 441.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 98.5% in Rugby. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 94.9% in Rugby.
Rugby is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (480 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bedworth is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Rugby's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £1,161 in Rugby. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Rugby.
Bedworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bedworth has a population of 31,083 while Rugby has 77,440. Median household income is £34,281 in Rugby and £32,532.3 in Bedworth. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 42.7 in Rugby. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 63% in Rugby.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 77,440 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £34,281 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 34.9% |
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