Broughton Astley vs Cawston (Rugby)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Broughton Astley is about 11% cheaper on average. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cawston (rugby) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Cawston (Rugby)
£374,111
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Cawston (Rugby)
55.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Cawston (Rugby)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Cawston (Rugby)
458.7
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Cawston (Rugby)
71.3
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Cawston (Rugby)
£34,281
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Broughton Astley is £334,722, which is 11% less than Cawston (rugby) at £374,111. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Cawston (rugby) it is a terraced at £256,692.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Cawston (rugby) (£256,692 vs £211,873).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 31.1 offences per 1,000 people, Broughton Astley is the safer of the two – 77% lower than Cawston (rugby)'s 55 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Cawston (rugby) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Cawston (rugby) it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsCawston (rugby) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Broughton Astley. Broughton Astley has 4 schools in total, while Cawston (rugby) has 1.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cawston (Rugby) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Cawston (Rugby) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cawston (rugby) offers faster average downloads at 458.7 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 99.6% in Cawston (rugby). Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 90% in Cawston (rugby).
Cawston (rugby) is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (459 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cawston (rugby) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Broughton Astley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,161 in Cawston (rugby). 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Cawston (rugby).
Broughton Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,281 in Cawston (rugby) and £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 42.7 in Cawston (rugby). Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 63% in Cawston (rugby). Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 67.5% in Cawston (rugby).
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Cawston (Rugby) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 6,475 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £34,281 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 34.9% |
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