Bulkington vs Rugby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bulkington offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Rugby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bulkington
£325,320
Rugby
£329,803
Crime Rate
Bulkington
81.3
Rugby
55.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bulkington
100.0%
Rugby
96.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bulkington
441.4
Rugby
480.4
EPC Rating
Bulkington
71.3
Rugby
71.3
Median Income
Bulkington
£32,532
Rugby
£34,281
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bulkington is £325,320, which is 1% less than Rugby at £329,803. The most affordable entry point in Bulkington is a terraced at £172,250, while in Rugby it is a flat at £136,267.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 92% pricier in Bulkington (£261,850 vs £136,267).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Rugby (55 per 1,000) compared to Bulkington (81.3 per 1,000), a 48% difference. The most common crime category in Bulkington 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 MidlandsBulkington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.2% in Rugby. Bulkington has 2 schools in total, while Rugby has 32.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Bulkington | Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 32 |
| Primary | 2 | 25 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rugby offers faster average downloads at 480.4 Mbps, compared to 441.4 Mbps in Bulkington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bulkington and 98.5% in Rugby. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bulkington 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
Homes in Bulkington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Rugby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bulkington and £1,161 in Rugby. 61.5% of homes in Bulkington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Rugby.
Bulkington 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 £32,532.3 in Bulkington. The median age is 43.7 in Bulkington and 42.7 in Rugby. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bulkington and 63% in Rugby. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bulkington versus 67.5% in Rugby.
| Indicator | Bulkington | Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,670 | 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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