Cawston (Rugby) vs Rugby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Rugby offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. 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
Rugby
£329,803
Crime Rate
Cawston (Rugby)
55.0
Rugby
55.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cawston (Rugby)
100.0%
Rugby
96.2%
Avg Download Speed
Cawston (Rugby)
458.7
Rugby
480.4
EPC Rating
Cawston (Rugby)
71.3
Rugby
71.3
Median Income
Cawston (Rugby)
£34,281
Rugby
£34,281
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Rugby is £329,803, which is 13% less than Cawston (rugby) at £374,111. The most affordable entry point in Cawston (rugby) is a terraced at £256,692, while in Rugby it is a flat at £136,267.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 89% pricier in Cawston (rugby) (£257,600 vs £136,267).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cawston (rugby) prices grew faster — 23% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Cawston (rugby) (55 per 1,000) compared to Rugby (55 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cawston (rugby) is violent-crime, while in Rugby 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 96.2% in Rugby. Cawston (rugby) has 1 schools in total, while Rugby has 32.
Cawston (Rugby) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rugby School Inspection Breakdown
96.2% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cawston (Rugby) | Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 32 |
| Primary | 1 | 25 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rugby offers faster average downloads at 480.4 Mbps, compared to 458.7 Mbps in Cawston (rugby). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Cawston (rugby) and 98.5% in Rugby. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Cawston (rugby) and 94.9% in Rugby.
Rugby is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (480 vs 459 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 71.3 (band C) in Rugby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Cawston (rugby) and £1,161 in Rugby. 61.3% of homes in Cawston (rugby) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Rugby.
Cawston (rugby) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,281 in Cawston (rugby) and £34,281 in Rugby. The median age is 42.7 in Cawston (rugby) and 42.7 in Rugby. Employment rates stand at 63% in Cawston (rugby) and 63% in Rugby. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Cawston (rugby) versus 67.5% in Rugby.
| Indicator | Cawston (Rugby) | Rugby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,475 | 77,440 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,281 | £34,281 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.9% | 34.9% |
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