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Wolston and the Lawfords

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About

Wolston and the Lawfords ward is located in the southern part of Rugby, covering the villages of Wolston, Long Lawford, and Church Lawford. The area is primarily rural, with open farmland and the River Avon running through it. The villages retain a traditional feel, with historic buildings like St. Margaret's Church in Wolston and the 17th-century Old Mill.

The ward has a mix of residential areas and agricultural land, with local amenities including primary schools, pubs, and village halls. Transport links include the A428 road, connecting the area to Rugby and Coventry. The community is tight-knit, with events often held at the village halls or outdoor spaces like the Wolston Recreation Ground. The ward offers a quieter pace of life while remaining within easy reach of Rugby's urban facilities.

Area overview

On average Wolston and the Lawfords has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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 of residents in Wolston and the Lawfords is £49,397 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Wolston and the Lawfords area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wolston and the Lawfords 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 Wolston and the Lawfords over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£442,500
Flats6£143,750
Semi-Detached34£307,500
Terraced38£220,500

10 years median price trend in Wolston and the Lawfords

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolston and the Lawfords.

All postcodes in Wolston and the Lawfords

CV239FJ

Lalleford Square

CV239GL

Back Lane

CV239HJ

Coalpit Lane

CV239SS

Steeping Road

CV83JF

The Close

CV83NB

Wigston Close

CV83NE

Carthusian Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.