Cawston (Rugby) vs Long Buckby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Long Buckby is about 12% cheaper on average. 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
Long Buckby
£332,933
Crime Rate
Cawston (Rugby)
55.0
Long Buckby
97.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cawston (Rugby)
100.0%
Long Buckby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cawston (Rugby)
458.7
Long Buckby
427.6
EPC Rating
Cawston (Rugby)
71.3
Long Buckby
72.6
Median Income
Cawston (Rugby)
£34,281
Long Buckby
£31,852
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Long Buckby is £332,933, which is 12% less than Cawston (rugby) at £374,111. The most affordable entry point in Cawston (rugby) is a terraced at £256,692, while in Long Buckby it is a flat at £136,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 88% pricier in Cawston (rugby) (£257,600 vs £136,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Buckby prices grew faster — 27% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55 offences per 1,000 people, Cawston (rugby) is the safer of the two – 77% lower than Long Buckby's 97.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cawston (rugby) is violent-crime, while in Long Buckby 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 Long Buckby. Cawston (rugby) has 1 schools in total, while Long Buckby has 2.
Cawston (Rugby) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Buckby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cawston (Rugby) | Long Buckby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cawston (rugby) offers faster average downloads at 458.7 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Long Buckby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Cawston (rugby) and 89.2% in Long Buckby. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Cawston (rugby) and 84.1% in Long Buckby.
Cawston (rugby) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (459 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Long Buckby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Cawston (rugby). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Cawston (rugby) and £1,188 in Long Buckby. 61.3% of homes in Cawston (rugby) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Long Buckby.
Long Buckby has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,281 in Cawston (rugby) and £31,851.7 in Long Buckby. The median age is 42.7 in Cawston (rugby) and 43.3 in Long Buckby. Employment rates stand at 63% in Cawston (rugby) and 61.8% in Long Buckby. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Cawston (rugby) versus 68.5% in Long Buckby.
| Indicator | Cawston (Rugby) | Long Buckby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,475 | 3,821 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,281 | £31,851.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.9% | 32.1% |
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