Cawston (Rugby) vs Royal Leamington Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cawston (rugby) is about 19% cheaper on average. For families, Cawston (rugby) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cawston (Rugby)
£374,111
Royal Leamington Spa
£462,592
Crime Rate
Cawston (Rugby)
55.0
Royal Leamington Spa
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cawston (Rugby)
100.0%
Royal Leamington Spa
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Cawston (Rugby)
458.7
Royal Leamington Spa
429.4
EPC Rating
Cawston (Rugby)
71.3
Royal Leamington Spa
71.7
Median Income
Cawston (Rugby)
£34,281
Royal Leamington Spa
£35,986
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Cawston (rugby) is £374,111, which is 19% less than Royal Leamington Spa at £462,592. The most affordable entry point in Cawston (rugby) is a terraced at £256,692, while in Royal Leamington Spa it is a flat at £215,256.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Royal Leamington Spa (£354,956 vs £276,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cawston (rugby) prices grew faster — 23% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Cawston (rugby) and Royal Leamington Spa at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsCawston (rugby) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 92.3% in Royal Leamington Spa. Cawston (rugby) has 1 schools in total, while Royal Leamington Spa has 15.
Cawston (Rugby) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Royal Leamington Spa School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cawston (Rugby) | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cawston (rugby) offers faster average downloads at 458.7 Mbps, compared to 429.4 Mbps in Royal Leamington Spa. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Cawston (rugby) and 99.3% in Royal Leamington Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Cawston (rugby) and 78.9% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Cawston (rugby) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (459 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Royal Leamington Spa are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Cawston (rugby). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Cawston (rugby) and £1,212 in Royal Leamington Spa. 61.3% of homes in Cawston (rugby) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Royal Leamington Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,986 in Royal Leamington Spa and £34,281 in Cawston (rugby). The median age is 42.7 in Cawston (rugby) and 43.2 in Royal Leamington Spa. Employment rates stand at 63% in Cawston (rugby) and 59% in Royal Leamington Spa. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Cawston (rugby) versus 65.4% in Royal Leamington Spa.
| Indicator | Cawston (Rugby) | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,475 | 51,321 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £34,281 | £35,986 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.9% | 45.2% |
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