Town Pop. 4,111

Living in Cawston (Rugby): Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cawston (Rugby) scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 3 scored places sharing the CV22 postcode district, Cawston (Rugby) ranks 2nd.

That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CV22 postcode district.

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Cawston (Rugby) scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CV22 5AA CV22 6AA CV22 7AA CV22 CV23

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 104 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 89 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oatland Drive 34 crimes
  2. 2 Bronze Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Berrybanks 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
57
6 schools in area · 23 within 4km
5Good1Requires Improvement
  • Bilton SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Cawston Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Henry Hinde Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Henry Hinde Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rugby High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bilton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire6.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry6.8 mi
Warwick Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Reynolds, Chesser, Harris & Geissler1.5 mi
GP capacity1,612 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)90.8%
available across Rugby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 129 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate70.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired14.8%Student5.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.6%Skilled & technical27.9%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.5%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership79.8%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Rugby · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Rugby 2.8 mi
Coventry 9.2 mi
Coventry Arena 10 mi
J1 M45 1.4 mi
J1 M6 4.2 mi
J1 M6 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 46
Detached £445,000 28
Semi-detached £301,225 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£263k £336k £411k £484k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Long Lawford 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Dunchurch 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Thurlaston (Rugby) 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rugby 63 2.8 mi away ⇄
Onley 27 3.3 mi away ⇄
Frankton 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wolston 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Dunsmore 56 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stretton-on-Dunsmore 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Birdingbury 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brinklow 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stretton under Fosse 0 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cawston (Rugby) a nice place to live?

Cawston (Rugby) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cawston (Rugby) is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cawston (Rugby)?

Cawston (Rugby) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 271 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cawston (Rugby)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cawston (Rugby) are Bilton School, Cawston Grange Primary School and Henry Hinde Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Cawston (Rugby) in total.

What are house prices like in Cawston (Rugby)?

The current median house price in Cawston (Rugby) is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £445,000, semi-detached £301,225. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 46 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cawston (Rugby) in context

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Postcode districts in Cawston (Rugby)

CV22 64 ⇄
CV23 47 ⇄

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