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Living in Wolvey: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wolvey scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 92/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the LE10 postcode district. The LE10 district averages 59/100, putting Wolvey 25 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Wolvey sits 30 points above the LE10 district figure of 62/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
264.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 69 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 635% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 287% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 52 crimes
  2. 2 Bazzard Road 35 crimes
  3. 3 Bulkington Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.712 · PM2.5 6.944 · PM10 12.332 µg/m³
71
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wolvey 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
7
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire5 mi
University Hospital Coventry5.1 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary13.6 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Surgery Rugby Road2.2 mi
GP capacity2,491 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)90.8%
available across Rugby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate63.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.5%Unemployed1.1%Retired23.8%Student3.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)22.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship10.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership69.4%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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 East 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
9
Hinckley 3.4 mi
Bedworth 4.1 mi
Bermuda Park 4.5 mi
J1 M69 1.9 mi
J1 M69 2.2 mi
J2 M6 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £447,500 10

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

Nearby places

Bramcote 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bulkington 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shilton 26 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barnacle 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hinckley 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Monks Kirby 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Claybrooke Magna 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sharnford 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pailton 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stretton under Fosse 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hawkesbury 60 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bedworth 54 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wolvey a nice place to live?

Wolvey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wolvey is 34/100, 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 Wolvey?

Wolvey has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 165 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wolvey?

Among the top-rated schools in Wolvey is Wolvey CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wolvey in total.

What are house prices like in Wolvey?

The current median house price in Wolvey is £447,500, around 57% above the England and Wales average.

Wolvey in context

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Postcode districts in Wolvey

LE10 59 ⇄

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