Rugby CV23
Rugby 013 · 4 sub-areas · 7,616 residents
Rugby 013 is a residential area within Rugby, home to around 7,600 people and skewing noticeably older than most of the town. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £914 a month — well below the UK national benchmark — and over three-quarters of residents own their homes outright or with a mortgage, giving it a settled, owner-occupied feel that stands out across the borough.
Rugby CV23 is a mid-density neighbourhood of Rugby in the West Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. 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 Rugby CV23?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Rugby CV23 in Rugby
Living in Rugby CV23
Rugby 013 sits on the quieter, more established end of Rugby's housing spectrum. The neighbourhood is predominantly owner-occupied — around 76% of households own their home — and the age profile reflects that stability: nearly a quarter of residents are over 65, and another 23% are in the 50–64 bracket. This isn't a neighbourhood in flux; it's one that's largely settled.
On cost, it's one of the more affordable places you can rent within the wider Midlands. A two-bedroom home runs around £914 a month, and a three-bedroom around £1,099 — meaningfully cheaper than the UK national two-bed median of roughly £1,200. Rents did rise about 5.4% over the past year, so the direction of travel is upward, but the starting point remains low enough that it's still very manageable for families or those stepping off the London ladder.
The people who live here are mostly couples and families, with about one in five households being a couple with children. Single-person households make up just under a quarter. The area is predominantly UK-born — around 90% — and ethnic diversity is relatively low compared to larger urban centres. Degree-level qualifications sit at 36%, above what you'd typically find in a mid-sized market town, which points to a reasonable share of professional households.
Practically speaking, Rugby's main rail station is roughly 6 kilometres away — about a 77-minute walk, so you'll almost certainly need a car or local bus to reach it. That matches the data: over half of residents commute by car, and just over 1% use public transport. Working from home is unusually common here, with nearly 40% of residents doing so at least some of the time. Broadband gigabit coverage reaches about 46% of properties. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down locally.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rugby 013 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, quiet residential area that suits people who want affordable homeownership or low rents without the noise of a town centre. The older age profile and high owner-occupation rate give it a stable feel. The trade-off is that you'll need a car for most errands, including getting to the train station.
- What is the rent in Rugby 013?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £740 a month, a two-bedroom around £914, and a three-bedroom around £1,099. These figures are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 5.4% over the past year, so factor that in if you're planning ahead.
- Is Rugby 013 safe?
- The crime rate is around 88 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly above the UK national average of roughly 80. The neighbourhood sits in the less-deprived 30% of England by IMD score, which tends to correlate with lower serious crime. It's not a high-risk area, but it's not below average on crime either.
- What's the commute from Rugby 013 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham takes around 108 minutes from Rugby. The nearest rail station is about 6 kilometres away, so you'll need to drive or bus to it first — most residents do. Nearly 40% of people in the area work from home, which is unusually high and softens the commuting picture.
- Who lives in Rugby 013?
- Mostly older owner-occupiers — around 76% own their home, and nearly half the population is aged 50 or over. Couples with children make up about one in five households. It's predominantly UK-born (around 90%) with a relatively settled, established community feel rather than a young or transient population.
- What schools are near Rugby 013?
- There are four schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 32% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average. With a small sample of four schools, it's worth checking individual Ofsted ratings for the specific school serving your street. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 6.6 kilometres away.
- Is Rugby 013 good for families?
- It can work well for families who drive and aren't reliant on public transport. Rents are affordable — a three-bedroom home runs around £1,099 a month — and the area is low-deprivation. The school picture is weaker than average, so it's worth doing your homework on specific catchments before committing.