Cawston (Rugby) vs Hinckley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hinckley offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. Hinckley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cawston (rugby) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cawston (Rugby)
£374,111
Hinckley
£295,039
Crime Rate
Cawston (Rugby)
55.0
Hinckley
53.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cawston (Rugby)
100.0%
Hinckley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cawston (Rugby)
458.7
Hinckley
424.7
EPC Rating
Cawston (Rugby)
71.3
Hinckley
70.7
Median Income
Cawston (Rugby)
£34,281
Hinckley
£31,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Hinckley is £295,039, which is 27% less than Cawston (rugby) at £374,111. The most affordable entry point in Cawston (rugby) is a terraced at £256,692, while in Hinckley it is a flat at £123,076.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 109% pricier in Cawston (rugby) (£257,600 vs £123,076).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hinckley prices grew faster — 49% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Hinckley (53.6 per 1,000) compared to Cawston (rugby) (55 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Cawston (rugby) is violent-crime, while in Hinckley 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 MidlandsCawston (rugby) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hinckley. Cawston (rugby) has 1 schools in total, while Hinckley has 14.
Cawston (Rugby) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hinckley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cawston (Rugby) | Hinckley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 14 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cawston (rugby) offers faster average downloads at 458.7 Mbps, compared to 424.7 Mbps in Hinckley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Cawston (rugby) and 97.2% in Hinckley. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Cawston (rugby) and 81.5% in Hinckley.
Cawston (rugby) is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (459 vs 425 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 70.7 (band C) in Hinckley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Cawston (rugby) and £1,192 in Hinckley. 61.3% of homes in Cawston (rugby) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Hinckley.
Cawston (rugby) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,281 in Cawston (rugby) and £31,784.3 in Hinckley. The median age is 42.7 in Cawston (rugby) and 44.2 in Hinckley. Employment rates stand at 63% in Cawston (rugby) and 61.3% in Hinckley. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Cawston (rugby) versus 73.3% in Hinckley.
| Indicator | Cawston (Rugby) | Hinckley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,475 | 50,729 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £34,281 | £31,784.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 61.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 73.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.9% | 31.6% |
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