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About

Benn ward lies in the eastern part of the town of Rugby, characterised primarily by residential housing. The area is defined by established neighbourhoods with a mix of property types, from terraced homes to semi-detached estates. Local shopping parades provide essential services along main thoroughfares, catering to daily needs. The ward includes the significant expanse of the Cawston Greenway, a linear park following a former railway line, offering a green corridor for walking and cycling through the urban landscape.

The ward's eastern boundary is marked by the A428 Crick Road, a major route connecting to the M1 motorway. Education is served by several primary schools, including the notable Cawston Grange Primary School situated near its grounds. While largely residential, there are pockets of light industrial and commercial units, particularly near the motorway junction. The area maintains a functional, community-focused atmosphere with accessible local amenities and green spaces integrated into its layout.

Area overview

On average Benn has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 18% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Benn is £44,289 per year. There are 2 schools in Benn: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Benn is home to around 9,344 people, with a population density of about 5,998.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Benn Population
9,344
Population density
5,998.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.04(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.34(+302%)
Public order
15.3(+152%)
Shoplifting
10.92(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.27(+41%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,762
50.97%
Other White
2,272
24.32%
Indian
435
4.66%
African
358
3.83%
Pakistani
276
2.95%
Total population: 9,343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,245
28.73%
No qualifications
1,680
21.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,127
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,020
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
887
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 7,813

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,774
42.85%
Owns with a mortgage
810
19.57%
Owns outright
770
18.6%
Other social rented
344
8.31%
Social rents from council
313
7.56%
Total households: 4,140

Property prices in Benn

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £245K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Benn area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£303,250£241
Detached2£290,000£244
Terraced69£205,000£224
Flats12£114,600£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Benn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benn.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£101,750£194,995£145,000
2017£112,500£165,000£158,000
2018£109,650£182,500£162,250
2019£104,750£215,000£165,000
2020£114,850£200,000£174,975
2021£111,000£200,000£175,000
2022£103,000£220,000£197,000
2023£128,000£227,000£202,500
2024£120,000£213,500£200,000
2025£116,000£231,750£205,000
2026£102,500£360,000£201,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benn.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£178£162
2017£203£170£172
2018£192£182£182
2019£211£178£178
2020£213£206£185
2021£236£197£200
2022£201£222£213
2023£209£234£225
2024£231£230£218
2025£207£230£208
2026£198£244£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Benn in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Benn

Is Benn safe?

Benn records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Benn?

The median sale price in Benn is £195,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Benn?

Benn has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Benn?

Benn scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Benn sits around rank 10,679 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Benn?

The average household income in Benn is around £44,289 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Benn?

Benn is represented by 1 elected councillor: Richard Harrington (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Benn

CV212NA

Duke Street

CV212JT

Manning Walk

CV213LE

Grosvenor Road

CV213NZ

Windsor Street

CV212AG

North Street

CV213HS

Railway Terrace

CV212FD

Benn

CV213NQ

Cambridge Street

CV213QJ

Clifton Road

CV212AL

North Street

CV212NN

Wood Street

CV212TG

Manor Road

CV213NN

Sun Street

CV212QF

Regent Street

CV213EQ

Albert Square

CV212NX

Wood Street

CV213PN

Benn

CV212SN

Albert Street

CV212NW

Wood Street

CV212QW

Lancaster Road

CV212LJ

Newbold Road

CV213LF

Grosvenor Road

CV212DE

Woodside Park

CV213ED

Craven Road

CV213PH

Church Street

CV213HQ

Railway Terrace

CV212QT

Acacia Grove

CV213EL

Railway Terrace

CV213NT

Corbett Street

CV213UJ

Murrayian Close

CV212RR

Lancaster Road

CV213HD

Arnold Street

CV212QL

Lancaster Road

CV212SG

Albert Street

CV213HE

Railway Terrace

CV212SA

Albert Street

CV213QS

Claremont Road

CV213HN

Railway Terrace

CV212TA

King Edward Road

CV213LD

Graham Road

CV213LL

Abbey Street

CV212TD

Albert Street

CV213PL

Benn

CV213EG

Gavel Drive

CV212XL

Castle Mews

CV213JX

Craven Road

CV213NB

Argyle Street

CV212BP

Woodside Park

CV212TL

Chestnut Field

CV212ND

Newbold Road

CV212TQ

Manor Road

CV212RX

Albert Street

CV213QQ

Clifton Road

CV212NH

Newbold Road

CV213BN

Gavel Drive

CV213NW

Sun Street

CV212QX

Park Road

CV213HP

Spring Street Mews

CV213EZ

Railway Terrace

CV213HY

Craven Road

CV213FB

Riley Court

CV219SP

Benn

CV212PH

Woodside Park

CV212SX

Manor Road

CV213AU

Charolais Close

CV212SP

Wood Street

CV212SZ

Manor Road

CV219SX

Benn

CV212QR

Poplar Grove

CV219ZZ

Benn

CV219SB

Benn

CV212BF

Woodside Park

CV219ST

Benn

CV213JW

Murray Road

CV213NL

Cross Street

CV212AJ

Benn

CV212SE

Albert Street

CV213LY

Oxford Street

CV213NY

Windsor Street

CV213NG

Cambridge Street

CV213PG

Cambridge Street

CV212NF

Worcester Street

CV213LZ

Oxford Street

CV219SL

Benn

CV212XZ

James Walk

CV213ND

Cross Street

CV212NE

Essex Street

CV212XQ

Charles Warren Close

CV212LT

King Street

CV213NS

Hunter Street

CV213NF

Oxford Street

CV212QH

Park Road

CV212QU

Park Road

CV213BB

Murray Road

CV213NA

Claremont Road

CV212AW

Park Road

CV212PN

Regent Place

CV212RZ

Albert Street

CV212LP

Dale Street

CV212TE

King Edward Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.