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Wolston and the Lawfords

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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wolston and the Lawfords Population

8,351

Population density

200.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.67(-36%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.26(-1%)

Public order

4.67(-23%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.43(-38%)

Other theft

4.31(-25%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

7,176

85.94%

Other White

476

5.7%

Indian

141

1.69%

Irish

0.91%

African

0.89%

Total population: 8,350

Economics

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

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

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 in Wolston and the Lawfords area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Wolston and the Lawfords over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£423,750	£209,500	£321,500	£499,250	£699,750
Flats	5	£162,500	£124,000	£125,000	£175,000	£198,600
Semi-Detached	30	£291,000	£185,250	£234,250	£338,889	£400,000
Terraced	33	£220,000	£188,750	£210,000	£235,325	£273,000

10 years median price trend in Wolston and the Lawfords

All postcodes in Wolston and the Lawfords

CV83JF

The Close

CV83NB

Wigston Close

CV239DJ

Elizabeth Way

CV239GL

Back Lane

CV239HJ

Coalpit Lane

CV239SS

Steeping Road

CV83NE

Carthusian Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail