Town Pop. 1,420

Living in Ryton-on-Dunsmore: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ryton-on-Dunsmore comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Ryton-on-Dunsmore most outperforms the national norm: 76/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 67/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Ryton-on-Dunsmore places 9th of 10 in the CV8 postcode district. The CV8 district averages 57/100, putting Ryton-on-Dunsmore 17 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Ryton-on-Dunsmore sits 24 points above the CV8 district figure of 52/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CV8 postcode district.

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Ryton-on-Dunsmore scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
88.7 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 32 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 21 crimes
  2. 2 Handley'S Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 Glenfern Gardens 15 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Ryton-On-Dunsmore Provost Williams Church of England AcademyPrimary
    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
18
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry3.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire3.4 mi
Warwick Hospital7.5 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWillenhall Primary Care Centre - 11.7 mi
GP capacity1,164 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)90.8%
available across Rugby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.4%Student4.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership74.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
24
Coventry 3.8 mi
Canley 5 mi
Kenilworth 5.7 mi
J2 M6 5.1 mi
J2 M6 5.1 mi
J1 M45 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ryton-on-Dunsmore in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Bubbenhall 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stretton-on-Dunsmore 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Binley Woods 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wolston 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Princethorpe 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Baginton 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stareton 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stoneleigh 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Frankton 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marton (Rugby) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cubbington 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Coventry 70 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryton-on-Dunsmore a nice place to live?

Ryton-on-Dunsmore has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ryton-on-Dunsmore is 40/100, 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 Ryton-on-Dunsmore?

Ryton-on-Dunsmore has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ryton-on-Dunsmore

CV8 57 ⇄

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