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Cawston (Rugby) vs Cosby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Cawston (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.

Of 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.

MetricCawston (Rugby)Cosby
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCawston (Rugby)Cosby
Population6,4753,518
Median Age42.745.2
Median Household Income£34,281£31,172.7
Employment Rate63%60.5%
Owner Occupied67.5%76%
Degree-Level Qualified34.9%32.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cawston (rugby) and Cosby?
Cawston (rugby) and Cosby are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cawston (rugby) or Cosby?
Cosby is cheaper, with an average house price of £350,462.
Is Cawston (rugby) or Cosby safer?
Cawston (rugby) has the lower crime rate at 55 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cawston (rugby) or Cosby?
Cawston (rugby) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cawston (rugby) or Cosby?
Cawston (rugby) has faster average broadband at 458.7 Mbps.

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