Overslade & Bilton
Rugby 011 · 7 sub-areas · 11,178 residents
Rugby 011 is a largely residential neighbourhood in Rugby, home to around 11,200 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £914 a month — noticeably below the national average — and the area skews older than much of the town, with more than a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. Owner-occupation is high, and greenspace is close at hand.
Overslade & Bilton is a green, lower-density part of Rugby — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Overslade & Bilton?
3 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,028 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically
Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Overslade & Bilton in Rugby
Living in Overslade & Bilton
Rugby 011 sits on the quieter, more settled end of the Rugby spectrum. The population is around 11,200, and the feel here is predominantly residential — streets of owner-occupied housing, a notably older age profile, and a pace that's a step down from the town centre. Nearly three in four households own their home, which gives the area a stable, established character.
The cost of renting is one of Rugby 011's clearest selling points. A typical two-bed runs about £914 a month, which is noticeably below the national average and reflects Rugby's broader affordability relative to the wider West Midlands. Rents rose around 5.4% over the past year, so the direction of travel is upward, but the base remains competitive.
Who lives here? The dominant age groups are 50–64 (just under one in five residents) and 65-plus (nearly 28%), which is a significantly older skew than the UK average. One-person households account for almost 29% of all homes, likely reflecting older residents living alone. Around 14% of households are in social housing, a modest but meaningful share alongside the high owner-occupation rate. The neighbourhood is relatively homogeneous in terms of background, with around 85% of residents UK-born and an ethnic diversity index of 20.
Practically speaking, Rugby rail station is roughly 3.2 km away in a straight line. Most residents drive — around 60% commute by car — and nearly 29% work from home, a notably high share that reflects the resident salary profile (median £41,800 a year, well above the local workplace salary of £36,400). Birmingham is reachable by public transport in just over an hour. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Rugby 011.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rugby 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, stable residential area that suits those looking for affordability and space over buzz. Crime is well below the national average, greenspace is nearby, and owner-occupation is high — all signs of an established, settled community. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent and skews older, so it's less suited to those wanting walkable urban life.
- What is the rent in Rugby 011?
- A typical one-bed runs around £740 a month, a two-bed about £914, and a three-bed closer to £1,099. These figures are estimates scaled from Rugby-wide data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 5.4% over the past year.
- Is Rugby 011 safe?
- Yes, by most measures. The crime rate is around 52.6 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area ranks in the less-deprived half of England (IMD decile 7.5), and its settled, owner-occupied character tends to correlate with lower crime.
- What's the commute from Rugby 011 to Birmingham?
- By public transport from Rugby station, Birmingham takes around 70 minutes. The station itself is roughly 3.2 km away in a straight line. Most residents drive rather than use public transport — about 60% commute by car — and close to 29% work from home.
- Who lives in Rugby 011?
- Predominantly older, owner-occupying residents. Nearly 28% are aged 65 or over, and the 50–64 group adds another 20%. Around 74% own their home, nearly 29% live alone, and the area is relatively homogeneous, with about 85% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near Rugby 011?
- There are 116 schools within 2 km of typical residents in the area. Around 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2.4 km away. Families should check individual catchment allocations before assuming access to the better-rated options.
- How long is the commute from Rugby to London?
- By public transport from Rugby station, London takes around 88 minutes. The station is roughly 3.2 km from the neighbourhood in a straight line. Note that most residents here commute by car or work from home rather than taking the train regularly.