Rugby CV23
Rugby 014 · 5 sub-areas · 11,562 residents
Rugby 014 is a residential part of Rugby, home to around 11,500 people and noticeably family-oriented — nearly a third of households are couples with children. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £914 a month, well below the UK median for a 2-bed, and three in four residents own their home rather than rent.
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. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; 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?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Rugby CV23 in Rugby
Living in Rugby CV23
Rugby 014 sits within one of the more settled, owner-occupied corners of Rugby. The feel here is suburban and family-heavy rather than transient — the kind of area where most people are putting down roots rather than passing through. With nearly three-quarters of residents owning their home, it has a stability that distinguishes it from the more rental-heavy parts of the town.
On cost, Rugby 014 is genuinely affordable by national standards. A 2-bed runs roughly £914 a month — meaningfully below the UK median of around £1,200 — and a 3-bed comes in at about £1,099. For buyers, the median sale price sits at around £333,000, and the years-to-deposit figure is approximately four years, which compares favourably with much of the South East. Council tax at Band D runs to around £2,483 a year.
The demographic picture is skewed young and family-shaped. Over a quarter of residents are under 18, and more than a quarter are in the 18–34 bracket, meaning Rugby 014 has one of the more youthful age profiles in the borough. Nearly half of residents hold a degree-level qualification — a notably high share for a town this size — and the resident median salary of around £41,800 a year reflects a relatively well-paid working population, most of whom commute out for work.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — about a 37-minute walk, though most people drive — and Birmingham is reachable in around 67 minutes by public transport. Car dependency is high here: just under 53% of residents commute by car, and working from home accounts for nearly 41% — suggesting Rugby 014 suits people who either work remotely or are happy to drive to a station. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rugby 014 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented part of Rugby with high owner-occupation and below-average crime. It's not the most walkable area and car ownership is almost essential, but for families wanting space and affordability, it delivers both. The school quality within walking distance is the main caveat to weigh up.
- What is the rent in Rugby 014?
- A one-bed typically runs around £740 a month, a two-bed around £914, and a three-bed around £1,099. These are estimates based on scaled ONS data. All three are noticeably below the UK national median for equivalent bedroom sizes.
- Is Rugby 014 safe?
- Relatively, yes. The recorded crime rate is around 58.5 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is well below the UK average of roughly 80. The stable, family-dominated, owner-occupied character of the area tends to keep crime rates lower than more transient urban neighbourhoods.
- What's the commute from Rugby 014 to Birmingham?
- Around 67 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — most residents drive to it. London is around 85 minutes by rail from Rugby station. Nearly half the working population here works from home, so many residents avoid the commute altogether.
- Who lives in Rugby 014?
- Predominantly families and young adults — over half of residents are under 35, and nearly a third of households are couples with children. Three-quarters own their homes. It's a well-qualified area, with around 48% holding a degree, and the resident median salary is around £41,800 a year.
- What schools are near Rugby 014?
- There are 21 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 25% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.75 km away. It's worth checking individual catchment boundaries carefully, as quality varies across this part of Rugby.
- Is Rugby 014 good for families?
- Yes, in several practical ways. Rents and sale prices are below national averages, crime is low, and the neighbourhood is heavily family-shaped with lots of households at a similar life stage. The main consideration is school quality within immediate walking distance, which is below the national norm.