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Wolvey and Shilton

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About

Wolvey and Shilton ward encompasses a collection of villages and rural settlements on the eastern edge of the Rugby borough. The area is characterised by open farmland, country lanes, and residential communities like the larger village of Wolvey itself. It functions as a primarily residential and agricultural zone, with a distinct separation from the more urban centre of Rugby to the west.

The local landscape is marked by the presence of the River Sence, which meanders through the parish. A notable feature is the series of historic weirs along the watercourse, remnants of former mill sites. Community life often centres around village halls, local pubs, and the parish church of St. John the Baptist in Wolvey, which dates back to the 13th century.

Area overview

On average Wolvey and Shilton has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wolvey and Shilton is £60,634 per year. There are 1 schools in Wolvey and Shilton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wolvey and Shilton is home to around 2,939 people, with a population density of about 68.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wolvey and Shilton Population
2,939
Population density
68.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.23(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.78(+102%)
Vehicle crime
16.33(+151%)
Other theft
11.23(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.87(+35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,393
81.42%
Other Asian
235
8%
Other White
74
2.52%
Indian
43
1.46%
Other
32
1.09%
Total population: 2,939

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
771
30.98%
Level 3 (A level)
540
21.7%
No qualifications
362
14.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
315
12.66%
Apprenticeship
230
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 2,489

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
484
43.92%
Owns with a mortgage
307
27.86%
Other forms of private rent
143
12.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
88
7.99%
Social rents from council
64
5.81%
Total households: 1,102

Property prices in Wolvey and Shilton

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£314
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £479K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Wolvey and Shilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £218,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wolvey and Shilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£450,000£345
Semi-Detached8£288,586£302
Terraced7£225,000£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wolvey and Shilton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolvey and Shilton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£163,500£225,000
2017£355,000£172,500£149,000
2018£415,000£192,000£223,500
2019£350,000£232,000£195,000
2020£451,000£195,000
2021£440,000£221,500£212,500
2022£460,000£222,500£259,950
2023£375,000£260,000£299,000
2024£379,995£247,500£193,000
2025£430,000£288,586£226,000
2026£800,000£294,250£241,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolvey and Shilton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolvey and Shilton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£204£198
2017£252£193£172
2018£279£196£288
2019£264£249£201
2020£253£247
2021£292£288£241
2022£312£312£306
2023£345£257£293
2024£355£308£283
2025£345£277£273
2026£437£359£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolvey and Shilton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wolvey and Shilton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Wolvey and Shilton

Is Wolvey and Shilton safe?

Wolvey and Shilton records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wolvey and Shilton?

The median sale price in Wolvey and Shilton is £375,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wolvey and Shilton?

Wolvey and Shilton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wolvey and Shilton?

Wolvey and Shilton scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wolvey and Shilton sits around rank 22,904 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 Wolvey and Shilton?

The average household income in Wolvey and Shilton is around £60,634 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wolvey and Shilton?

Wolvey and Shilton is represented by 1 elected councillor: J-P Downes (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Wolvey and Shilton

CV79JT

Bulkington Road

LE103LL

Wolds Lane

LE103HJ

Leicester Road

CV116RF

Hinckley Road

LE103LP

Fernhill Way

LE103HE

Copston Magna

LE103LA

Bulkington Road

LE103GB

Wicket Close

CV79LH

Shilton Lane

LE103LY

Wolvey and Shilton

LE103DP

Hydes Lane

LE103EE

Watling Street

LE103LF

Hall Lane

CV116RL

Mill Lane

CV116RE

Hinckley Road

LE103FT

Hinckley Road

LE103HL

Leicester Road

LE103GN

Wolvey and Shilton

CV116QU

Rhyl Road

LE103LW

Meadow Close

CV79LB

Charles Lakin Close

CV116QW

Artillery Road

CV116RJ

Burton Lane

LE103LT

Brookfield Drive

CV116RB

Lutterworth Road

LE103HH

Church Hill Close

CV79FS

Top Park

LE103JG

Asfare Business Park

LE103HA

Hinckley Road

CV116QP

Artillery Road

CV116XW

Burton Lane

LE103GU

Wolvey and Shilton

CV79HT

Leicester Road

CV116RD

Hinckley Road

CV79QL

Bulkington Road

CV116QN

Bazzard Road

CV79LG

Spring Road

LE103JD

Church Hill

LE103GA

Outfield Way

CV116QR

Grand Depot Road

CV116RQ

Townsends Close

LE103LS

Bracken Drive

CV116QT

Grand Depot Road

LE103AZ

Field Close

LE103HY

Temple Hill

LE103HD

Coal Pit Lane

CV79HW

Church Road

CV116QJ

Bazzard Road

LE103LH

School Lane

CV79JZ

Wood Lane

LE103HQ

Hinckley Road

CV129JW

Withybrook Road

CV116XT

Hinckley Road

CV116QQ

Artillery Road

LE103BL

Mere Lane

CV79JJ

Ash Tree Grove

LE103LD

Coventry Road

LE103LQ

Pipers End

CV230RS

Fosse Way

CV116RA

Lutterworth Road

LE103HN

Lutterworth Road

LE103LN

Wolds Lane

CV79LE

Top Road

LE103HP

Moat Lane

LE103HR

Mill Lane

CV79LD

Lower Road

LE103LU

Church Close

LE103HX

Smockington Lane

CV21NR

Parrotts Grove

LE175BA

Copston Lane

LE103LR

Orchard Close

LE103GS

Sketchley Chapel Lane

LE103HW

Lutterworth Road

LE103LJ

The Square

CV116ZA

Alderney Close

LE103LX

Wolvey Hall Farm Close

CV79LF

Chapel Lane

LE103LB

Church Hill

LE103FU

Wolvey and Shilton

CV79JY

Shilton Industrial Estate

CV79JS

Bulkington Road

CV79HU

Leicester Road

CV116QS

Woolwich Road

CV230RR

Mere Lane

CV129JX

Wolvey Road

CV116ZB

Alderney Close

LE103HG

Five Ways

LE103LE

Croft Close

CV79HX

Church Road

LE103HF

Coventry Road

LE103HB

Cloudesley Bush Lane

CV79LA

Wood Lane

CV116RG

Hinckley Road

CV79JQ

Hallway Drive

LE103HS

Mill Row

LE103LG

Hall Road

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.