Town Pop. 2,018

Living in Dunchurch: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dunchurch scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Dunchurch most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 64/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the CV22 postcode district, Dunchurch scores lowest. It scores 15 points below the CV22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. On healthcare specifically, Dunchurch sits 20 points below the CV22 district figure of 62/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CV22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
70.9 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 74 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vicarage Lane 45 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 30 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
5 schools in area · 19 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Bawnmore Community Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Bilton CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Dunchurch Boughton Church of England Infant Academy and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rugby High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dunchurch Boughton Church of England Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire8.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry8.1 mi
Warwick Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,612 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)90.8%
available across Rugby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 68 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.6%Student3.1%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership65.6%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
41
Rugby 3.2 mi
Long Buckby 9.2 mi
Coventry 10.4 mi
J1 M45 1.2 mi
J1 M6 5.1 mi
J1 M6 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 25
Detached £512,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£225k £339k £457k £571k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Thurlaston (Rugby) 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Cawston (Rugby) 62 1.5 mi away ⇄
Onley 27 2.0 mi away ⇄
Long Lawford 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rugby 63 2.9 mi away ⇄
Willoughby (Rugby) 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barby 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Frankton 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Birdingbury 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Dunsmore 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kilsby 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Stretton-on-Dunsmore 51 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunchurch a nice place to live?

Dunchurch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dunchurch is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Dunchurch?

Dunchurch has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 143 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dunchurch?

Among the top-rated schools in Dunchurch are Bawnmore Community Infant School, Bilton CofE Junior School and Dunchurch Boughton Church of England Infant Academy and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Dunchurch in total.

What are house prices like in Dunchurch?

The current median house price in Dunchurch is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £512,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Dunchurch in context

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Postcode districts in Dunchurch

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