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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 moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% 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
117
Deprivation level
7/10
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
55.86(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.6(+222%)
Shoplifting
15.52(+77%)
Public order
14.13(+132%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.52(+33%)
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

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 in Benn area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats15£108,000
Semi-Detached11£210,000
Terraced58£200,000

10 years median price trend in Benn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benn.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.