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About

New Bilton is a residential ward located directly north of Rugby town centre. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is bordered by the River Avon to the west and the railway line to the east, providing clear geographical boundaries. Local amenities are focused along Bilton Road, which serves as the main thoroughfare for shops and services.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the recreation ground off Kingsway. A notable local feature is the Bilton Conservation Area, which encompasses a cluster of historic thatched cottages near the church, offering a contrast to the surrounding modern development. The area is well-connected by bus routes to the town centre and has its own railway station, Rugby (for New Bilton).

Area overview

On average New Bilton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Bilton is £43,869 per year. There are 4 schools in New Bilton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Bilton is home to around 8,169 people, with a population density of about 2,693.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Bilton Population
8,169
Population density
2,693.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.53(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.5(+265%)
Public order
13.71(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.61(+76%)
Other theft
8.2(+43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,054
61.88%
Other White
1,556
19.05%
Indian
404
4.95%
African
195
2.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
140
1.71%
Total population: 8,168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,697
25.65%
No qualifications
1,390
21.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,066
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
942
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
786
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 6,616

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,003
28.54%
Owns with a mortgage
946
26.92%
Owns outright
803
22.85%
Other social rented
304
8.65%
Social rents from council
300
8.54%
Total households: 3,514

Property prices in New Bilton

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in New Bilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Bilton 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 New Bilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£196,250
Flats19£130,000
Semi-Detached20£248,500
Terraced39£194,000

10 years median price trend in New Bilton

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

Data Sources

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