Cawston (Rugby) vs Keresley Newlands
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Keresley Newlands offers lower property prices by roughly 65%. 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
Keresley Newlands
£226,778
Crime Rate
Cawston (Rugby)
55.0
Keresley Newlands
80.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cawston (Rugby)
100.0%
Keresley Newlands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cawston (Rugby)
458.7
Keresley Newlands
338.4
EPC Rating
Cawston (Rugby)
71.3
Keresley Newlands
71
Median Income
Cawston (Rugby)
£34,281
Keresley Newlands
£32,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Keresley Newlands is £226,778, which is 65% less than Cawston (rugby) at £374,111. The most affordable entry point in Cawston (rugby) is a terraced at £256,692, while in Keresley Newlands it is a flat at £106,495.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 142% pricier in Cawston (rugby) (£257,600 vs £106,495).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keresley Newlands prices grew faster — 52% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55 offences per 1,000 people, Cawston (rugby) is the safer of the two – 47% lower than Keresley Newlands's 80.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cawston (rugby) is violent-crime, while in Keresley Newlands 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 Keresley Newlands. Cawston (rugby) has 1 schools in total, while Keresley Newlands has 1.
Cawston (Rugby) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keresley Newlands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cawston (Rugby) | Keresley Newlands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cawston (rugby) offers faster average downloads at 458.7 Mbps, compared to 338.4 Mbps in Keresley Newlands. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Cawston (rugby) and 94.1% in Keresley Newlands. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Cawston (rugby) and 62.3% in Keresley Newlands.
Cawston (rugby) is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (459 vs 338 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 71 (band C) in Keresley Newlands. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Cawston (rugby) and £1,115 in Keresley Newlands. 61.3% of homes in Cawston (rugby) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Keresley Newlands.
Keresley Newlands has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,281 in Cawston (rugby) and £32,055.2 in Keresley Newlands. The median age is 42.7 in Cawston (rugby) and 43 in Keresley Newlands. Employment rates stand at 63% in Cawston (rugby) and 58.1% in Keresley Newlands. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Cawston (rugby) versus 67.1% in Keresley Newlands.
| Indicator | Cawston (Rugby) | Keresley Newlands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,475 | 3,631 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £34,281 | £32,055.2 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.9% | 30% |
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