Cawston (Rugby) vs Cosby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Cosby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Cawston (rugby) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cawston (rugby) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cawston (Rugby)
£374,111
Cosby
£350,462
Crime Rate
Cawston (Rugby)
55.0
Cosby
59.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cawston (Rugby)
100.0%
Cosby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cawston (Rugby)
458.7
Cosby
292.2
EPC Rating
Cawston (Rugby)
71.3
Cosby
71
Median Income
Cawston (Rugby)
£34,281
Cosby
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £350,462, Cosby undercuts Cawston (rugby) (£374,111) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cawston (rugby) is a terraced at £256,692, while in Cosby it is a terraced at £228,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Cawston (rugby) (£256,692 vs £228,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cosby prices grew faster — 43% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCawston (rugby) has a crime rate of 55 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Cosby at 59.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cawston (rugby) is violent-crime, while in Cosby 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Cawston (rugby), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cosby, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cawston (Rugby) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cosby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cawston (Rugby) | Cosby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cawston (rugby) averages 458.7 Mbps – ahead of Cosby's 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Cawston (rugby) and 95.6% in Cosby. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Cawston (rugby) and 48.5% in Cosby.
Cawston (rugby) is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (459 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cawston (rugby) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Cosby averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Cawston (rugby) and £1,245 in Cosby. 61.3% of homes in Cawston (rugby) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Cosby.
Cosby 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 Cosby. The median age is 42.7 in Cawston (rugby) and 45.2 in Cosby. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Cawston (rugby) versus 76% in Cosby. Employment rates stand at 63% in Cawston (rugby) and 60.5% in Cosby.
| Indicator | Cawston (Rugby) | Cosby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,475 | 3,518 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £34,281 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.9% | 32.6% |
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