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Living in Wolston: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wolston scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 45/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Wolston places 4th of 10 in the CV8 postcode district.

The CV8 district averages 57/100, putting Wolston 6 points below its own postcode area. Safety (90) and broadband (86) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (18), schools (23) and transport (24). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

79 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 63 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes

↓ 15% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes

↑ 31% above national average

Public order 17 crimes

↑ 29% above national average

Vehicle crime 9 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 26 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Priory Road 19 crimes
2 Manor Estate 13 crimes
3 School Street 11 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³

Green Space 21

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches Adequate 2

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 4 within 4km

1Good

Wolston St Margaret's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire3.3 mi

University Hospital Coventry3.3 mi

Warwick Hospital9.4 mi

Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust0 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks69.1%

A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%

1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity992 patients per GP

0dentists2pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)90.8%

available across Rugby

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

97.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate59.5%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed59.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.7%Student3.4%Other inactive7.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary22.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%

Home ownership76.5%

Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Coventry 5.3 mi

Rugby 6.2 mi

Coventry Arena 6.4 mi

J1 M45 4.2 mi

J2 M6 4.3 mi

J2 M6 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways Some 2

Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£247,475	14

5-year monthly trend

All

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wolston a nice place to live?

Wolston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wolston is 51/100, 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 Wolston?

Wolston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 159 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wolston?

Among the top-rated schools in Wolston is Wolston St Margaret's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wolston in total.

What are house prices like in Wolston?

The current median house price in Wolston is £247,475, around 13% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

Wolston in context

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Postcode districts in Wolston

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