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Wolston and the Lawfords

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About

Wolston and the Lawfords ward encompasses several villages to the south-east of Rugby. The area is primarily residential and agricultural, with the River Avon forming a natural boundary. The settlements include the larger village of Wolston and the neighbouring communities of Long Lawford and Church Lawford, each maintaining its own distinct character.

The ward features a notable historical site in the form of the Wolston Priory ruins, a former Cluniac monastery. Local geography is defined by the floodplains of the Avon and the Grand Union Canal, which runs through the parish. The area provides a mix of rural landscapes and local community amenities, with connections to Rugby for broader services.

Area overview

On average Wolston and the Lawfords has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wolston and the Lawfords is £62,155 per year. There are 2 schools in Wolston and the Lawfords: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wolston and the Lawfords is home to around 8,351 people, with a population density of about 200.2 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wolston and the Lawfords Population
8,351
Population density
200.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.24(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.14(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-41%)
Public order
4.07(-33%)
Other theft
4.07(-28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,176
85.94%
Other White
476
5.7%
Indian
141
1.69%
Irish
76
0.91%
African
74
0.89%
Total population: 8,350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,278
34.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,208
18.33%
No qualifications
972
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
951
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
627
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 6,589

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,302
38.01%
Owns outright
1,133
33.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
325
9.49%
Social rents from council
310
9.05%
Other social rented
225
6.57%
Total households: 3,425

Property prices in Wolston and the Lawfords

Median price£287,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £370K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Wolston and the Lawfords area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,748 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wolston and the Lawfords over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£425,000£340
Semi-Detached56£277,500£339
Terraced32£220,500£278
Flats1£123,750£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wolston and the Lawfords

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolston and the Lawfords.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,000£121,250£196,475£179,250
2017£264,950£115,000£206,125£175,000
2018£355,000£105,000£236,000£179,000
2019£341,000£123,750£233,750£185,000
2020£327,500£113,000£226,000£185,000
2021£383,000£108,750£239,950£200,000
2022£422,500£151,000£246,000£221,500
2023£395,000£128,000£267,000£210,000
2024£440,000£152,000£290,000£220,500
2025£425,000£143,750£285,500£220,500
2026£404,000£248,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolston and the Lawfords.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolston and the Lawfords.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£175£229£224
2017£250£189£234£229
2018£259£200£249£234
2019£266£160£249£227
2020£266£217£247£236
2021£277£216£256£256
2022£280£254£279£272
2023£309£225£311£263
2024£359£230£347£273
2025£344£267£342£276
2026£311£282£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolston and the Lawfords.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wolston and the Lawfords in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Wolston and the Lawfords

Is Wolston and the Lawfords safe?

Wolston and the Lawfords records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wolston and the Lawfords?

The median sale price in Wolston and the Lawfords is £287,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wolston and the Lawfords?

Wolston and the Lawfords has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wolston and the Lawfords?

Wolston and the Lawfords scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wolston and the Lawfords sits around rank 18,043 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 Wolston and the Lawfords?

The average household income in Wolston and the Lawfords is around £62,155 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wolston and the Lawfords?

Wolston and the Lawfords is represented by 1 elected councillor: Simon Ward (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Wolston and the Lawfords

CV239SL

Okement Grove

CV239DH

Holbrook Road

CV239AW

Grange Terrace

CV239ES

Coronation Road

CV83GD

The Fosse

CV239EN

The Ryelands

CV83HY

Chestnut Grove

CV83FY

School Street

CV239FH

Willowford Close

CV83LH

Oxford Road

CV239SW

Windrush Way

CV83PF

Salisbury Close

CV83NL

Cheryton Close

CV239SZ

Nene Court

CV239BL

The Green

CV239BY

Chapel Street

CV230JJ

Little Lawford Lane

CV83HE

Dyers Lane

CV83HW

Main Street

CV239HA

Fosse Way

CV83GS

Kelseys Close

CV239BP

South View Road

CV239DX

Back Lane

CV239BX

Thurnmill Road

CV239DF

Townsend Lane

CV239AA

Round Avenue

CV83FT

Main Street

CV83HA

Warwick Road

CV83GZ

Warwick Road

CV239BZ

Badgers Close

CV239SQ

Tamar Close

CV239AZ

Main Street

CV239FB

Woodleigh Road

CV239HE

Coalpit Lane

CV83NE

Carthusian Close

CV83FQ

Wolston Lane

CV239EE

School Street

CV239EL

Rugby Road

CV83PE

Millennium Way

CV239EB

Townsend Close

CV83JH

Derry Close

CV239AY

Main Street

CV239FF

Avon Way

CV230JH

Cathiron Lane

CV239FE

Sheepcote Drive

CV239BA

Railway Street

CV83LN

Bluemels Drive

CV83JF

The Close

CV83JJ

Meadow Road

CV239DT

Coventry Road

CV83NZ

Hallams Close

CV83GY

Manor Estate

CV239EF

Green Lane

CV83HD

Brook Street

CV239GB

Teeswater Close

CV83NR

Allotment Drive

CV83JR

School Street

CV239FA

Kings Newnham View

CV239SY

Wavebeck Court

CV239HB

Coventry Road

CV83GQ

Brandon Lane

CV239SU

Cherwell Way

CV239BJ

West Street

CV83FW

Avondale Road

CV83JL

Larchfields

CV239BQ

Cross Street

CV239AP

Thomas Way

CV83HF

School Street

CV239BD

Chapel Street

CV239ER

Coronation Road

CV83PD

Manor Estate

CV83JS

Abbotts Walk

CV239FP

Lelleford Close

CV239GL

Texel Road

CV83GB

Coal Pit Lane

CV239FL

Lalleford Square

CV239DJ

Elizabeth Way

CV83LJ

St Margarets Avenue

CV239FR

Herdwick Close

CV83JT

Willowbrook Road

CV83HP

Main Street

CV239DD

Tee Tong Road

CV239FT

Livingstone Gardens

CV239DE

Townsend Lane

CV239FN

Langford Green

CV83LP

Lammas Court

CV239DW

Briars Close

CV83GF

Nicholas Everton Close

CV239BN

Coventry Road

CV239DZ

Redhill Road

CV239DP

Oldham Way

CV239DR

Thurnmill Road

CV83GJ

Rugby Road

CV83HB

Warwick Road

CV83HG

School Street

CV83HT

Rugby Road

CV239EY

Dalton Close

CV239SX

Welland Close

CV239GN

Texel Road

CV239GJ

Lodge Farm Close

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.