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Town South & School

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About

Town South & School sits immediately south of Rugby town centre and is largely residential. Streets run off Dunchurch Road (A426), which provides a local parade of shops, takeaways and bus stops. The area contains a mix of terraced and post‑war houses, several primary schools and a community centre that hosts clubs and events. Small green spaces and allotment plots are woven into the street pattern, and pockets of local retail support daily needs rather than destination shopping.

Transport links are a practical part of daily life: regular bus routes along Dunchurch Road and nearby roads connect to the town centre and outlying villages, and Rugby railway station is within a reasonable walk for commuter services. The town centre’s market, library and the art gallery and museum lie close to the northern edge, so residents often combine short trips for shopping, schooling and leisure. Local volunteer groups and school associations provide much of the organised activity for families and older residents.

Area overview

On average Town South & School has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town South & School is £53,135 per year. There are 5 schools in Town South & School: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Town South & School is home to around 6,103 people, with a population density of about 1,130.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town South & School Population
6,103
Population density
1,130.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.98(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.34(+326%)
Public order
11.96(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.31(+58%)
Shoplifting
7.05(-19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,663
76.39%
Other White
549
8.99%
Indian
232
3.8%
Irish
124
2.03%
Chinese
81
1.33%
Total population: 6,104

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,729
34.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
860
17.34%
No qualifications
859
17.32%
Level 3 (A level)
650
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
406
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 4,960

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
848
34.67%
Owns with a mortgage
605
24.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
469
19.17%
Social rents from council
211
8.63%
Other social rented
183
7.48%
Total households: 2,446

Property prices in Town South & School

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £360,998 in Town South & School area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Town South & School 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 Town South & School over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached78£456,000
Flats6£146,000
Semi-Detached50£300,000
Terraced20£271,500

10 years median price trend in Town South & School

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town South & School.

Data Sources

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