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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.

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.