Town comparison
Broughton Astley vs Rugby
Which is better to live in? 10.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Rugby is about 1% cheaper on average. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Rugby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Rugby
£329,803
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Rugby
55.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Rugby
96.2%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Rugby
480.4
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Rugby
71.3
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Rugby
£34,281
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Rugby is £329,803, which is 1% less than Broughton Astley at £334,722. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Rugby it is a flat at £136,267.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Rugby (£285,512 vs £252,536).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Broughton Astley (31.1 per 1,000) compared to Rugby (55 per 1,000), a 77% difference. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Rugby it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Rugby it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsRugby has 96.2% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Broughton Astley. Broughton Astley has 4 schools in total, while Rugby has 32.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 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 | Broughton Astley | Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 32 |
| Primary | 3 | 25 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 96.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rugby offers faster average downloads at 480.4 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 98.5% in Rugby. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 94.9% in Rugby.
Rugby is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (480 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in 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 Rugby. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in 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 Rugby and £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 42.7 in Rugby. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 63% in Rugby. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 67.5% in Rugby.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 77,440 |
| 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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