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Rokeby and Overslade

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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.

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.