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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.

All postcodes in Wolston and the Lawfords

CV239DG

Townsend Lane

CV83JX

Manor Estate

CV83HX

John Simpson Close

CV239EW

The Crescent

CV239HD

Limestone Hall Lane

CV239FG

Sheepcote Drive

CV239AD

Boyce Way

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.