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About

Rokeby and Overslade is a residential ward situated on the eastern edge of the town of Rugby. The area is primarily composed of housing estates developed from the 1960s onwards, featuring a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It contains several local schools, convenience stores, and green spaces like Rokeby Park, which serve the community's daily needs. The ward is bounded by the A428 and the Leicester railway line, defining its urban character.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Swift Valley Nature Reserve, created on a former sewage treatment works. This reclaimed land now provides walking paths alongside the River Swift and habitats for wildlife, contrasting with the surrounding housing. The area is well-connected by bus routes into Rugby town centre, where most major shopping and services are located, reinforcing its role as a suburban community.

Area overview

On average Rokeby and Overslade has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rokeby and Overslade is £51,389 per year. There are 3 schools in Rokeby and Overslade: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Rokeby and Overslade is home to around 7,699 people, with a population density of about 3,979.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rokeby and Overslade Population
7,699
Population density
3,979.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.13(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.76(+334%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.44(+153%)
Public order
10.13(+67%)
Shoplifting
5.84(-33%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,900
76.6%
Other White
710
9.22%
Indian
308
4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
109
1.42%
Other Asian
100
1.3%
Total population: 7,702

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,939
31.19%
No qualifications
1,207
19.42%
Level 3 (A level)
901
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
815
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
683
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 6,216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,229
39.02%
Owns with a mortgage
906
28.76%
Social rents from council
444
14.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
319
10.13%
Other social rented
184
5.84%
Total households: 3,150

Property prices in Rokeby and Overslade

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £361K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Rokeby and Overslade area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £810,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rokeby and Overslade over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£366,000£322
Semi-Detached41£270,000£296
Terraced11£190,000£307
Flats5£120,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rokeby and Overslade

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rokeby and Overslade.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,000£90,000£196,000£153,000
2017£308,750£107,000£206,000£160,000
2018£288,250£129,000£195,000£162,500
2019£292,500£105,000£207,500£167,500
2020£340,000£130,000£218,000£156,000
2021£355,000£130,000£233,000£174,250
2022£337,500£136,000£244,500£219,000
2023£375,000£178,725£272,000£205,500
2024£373,750£215,000£255,000£195,500
2025£375,000£126,000£270,000£195,000
2026£355,500£118,500£255,000£165,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rokeby and Overslade.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rokeby and Overslade.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£158£206£196
2017£234£202£228£220
2018£277£228£253£220
2019£270£188£241£205
2020£263£205£237£230
2021£301£212£277£237
2022£329£217£279£300
2023£311£333£300£290
2024£315£236£285£280
2025£317£232£297£307
2026£377£233£291£319
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rokeby and Overslade.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rokeby and Overslade in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rokeby and Overslade

Is Rokeby and Overslade safe?

Rokeby and Overslade records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rokeby and Overslade?

The median sale price in Rokeby and Overslade is £290,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rokeby and Overslade?

Rokeby and Overslade has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rokeby and Overslade?

Rokeby and Overslade scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rokeby and Overslade sits around rank 17,275 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 Rokeby and Overslade?

The average household income in Rokeby and Overslade is around £51,389 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rokeby and Overslade?

Rokeby and Overslade is represented by 1 elected councillor: Corissa Davis (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Rokeby and Overslade

CV226SR

Milestone Drive

CV225RW

Dickens Road

CV226TP

Bathurst Close

CV226EP

Shakespeare Gardens

CV226EY

Shakespeare Gardens

CV225PG

Charlesfield Road

CV226BQ

Wentworth Road

CV226BA

Elmore Road

CV225PD

Rosewood Avenue

CV225PN

St Georges Avenue

CV226DZ

Maple Gardens

CV225QU

Long Furlong

CV226DX

Harris Drive

CV226AL

Bracken Close

CV226TH

Hawkins Close

CV225RG

Orson Leys

CV226ED

Overslade Lane

CV226TJ

Melville Close

CV226EU

Hillary Road

CV226EG

Rocheberie Way

CV225PJ

Rosewood Avenue

CV226HB

Ratliffe Road

CV226SH

Gorse Close

CV226JG

Dunchurch Road

CV226HS

Dunchurch Road

CV226DR

Dunchurch Road

CV226TL

Ferndown Road

CV225RZ

Brafield Leys

CV225RY

Norton Leys

CV226DH

St Annes Road

CV226HL

Sedlescombe Park

CV226TF

Garyth Williams Close

CV226SL

Bracken Drive

CV226EZ

Shakespeare Gardens

CV226TG

Hudson Road

CV226DE

Hudson Road

CV226DL

Ferndown Road

CV226TW

Baffin Close

CV226BL

Wentworth Road

CV226BH

Westbourne Grove

CV225PA

Kingsway

CV225RD

Staverton Leys

CV225RP

Chaucer Road

CV226TN

Nares Close

CV226AY

Buchanan Road

CV225RJ

Norton Leys

CV226BG

Wentworth Road

CV226AZ

Buchanan Road

CV225SL

Ecton Leys

CV225QT

Long Furlong

CV226HG

Shakespeare Gardens

CV226HP

Dunchurch Road

CV226DY

Overslade Lane

CV225PH

St Andrews Crescent

CV226EX

Everest Road

CV226DF

Hudson Road

CV226DD

Marlborough Road

CV226HR

Dunchurch Road

CV226ES

Shakespeare Gardens

CV225RU

Ruskin Close

CV225SD

Sywell Leys

CV225NZ

Belmont Road

CV226HY

Wordsworth Road

CV226HA

Shakespeare Gardens

CV227PH

Lytham Road

CV225PL

Rosewood Avenue

CV226HQ

Rupert Brooke Road

CV227PA

Lytham Road

CV226SJ

Gorse Close

CV226HD

Shakespeare Gardens

CV225RX

Conrad Close

CV226JE

Tennyson Avenue

CV225RL

Sheridan Close

CV226HH

Shakespeare Gardens

CV225RE

Norton Leys

CV226TE

Marlborough Road

CV225QZ

Fawsley Leys

CV226DJ

St Annes Road

CV225NS

Southbrook Road

CV225RT

Norton Leys

CV226BP

Saunton Place

CV225NU

Kingsway

CV226HU

Dunchurch Road

CV225NY

Belmont Road

CV225NT

Kingsway

CV225RR

Chaucer Road

CV226DP

Ferndown Terrace

CV227PQ

Lytham Road

CV225QY

Fawsley Leys

CV225QX

Fawsley Leys

CV226EN

Overslade Lane

CV226BJ

Greenhill Road

CV226SD

Moss Close

CV226ET

Hillary Road

CV226TX

Rokeby and Overslade

CV227PG

Lytham Road

CV226BD

Saunton Road

CV226DA

Marlborough Road

CV225RB

Badby Leys

CV226JB

Tennyson Avenue

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.