Postcode insights

CV8 3GY

Manor Estate

Wolston and the Lawfords

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Detailed insights for CV8 3GY

Overview

Postcode CV8 3GY is located in a rural town, within the Wolston and the Lawfords ward of Rugby in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wolston, Binley Woods & Ryton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolston, Binley Woods & Ryton is £59,000 per year. The nearest station is Coventry, about 5.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
47.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Wolston, Binley Woods & Ryton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,036 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wolston, Binley Woods & Ryton has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.4%

Approximately 47.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Wolston, Binley Woods & Ryton is £59,000 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CV8 3GY.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolston, Binley Woods & Ryton near CV8 3GY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Coventry located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
1,206.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.45(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.1(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.89(+8%)
Public order
4.25(-30%)
Other theft
3.64(-36%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
90.78%
Other White
11
3.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.42%
African
3
1.06%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.06%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
23.72%
Level 3 (A level)
46
21.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
20.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
17.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
30
25.86%
Owns outright
24
20.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.31%
Other social rented
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV8 3GY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV8 3GY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202693, Manor Estate, Coventry, CV8 3GUTerracedFreehold£171,000
09 Jan 202693, Manor Estate, Coventry, CV8 3GUTerracedFreehold£160,000
07 Apr 202583, Manor Estate, Coventry, CV8 3GUDetachedFreehold£202,000
14 Mar 202582, Warwick Road, Coventry, CV8 3HASemi-DetachedFreehold£312,500
07 Nov 202545, Manor Estate, Coventry, CV8 3GTTerracedFreehold£244,950

Schools

In the CV8 3GY postcode area, located within Wolston, Binley Woods & Ryton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CV8 3GY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWolston St Margaret's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.9 miNot applicableThe Haven School WolstonOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CV8 3GY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV8 3GY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food4-6 School Street, Wolston, CV8 3HFWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rugby district (2025-26).

Band A£1,585
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,378
Band E£2,906
Band F£3,435
Band G£3,963
Band H£4,756

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CV8 3GY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon Ward

Wolston and the Lawfords - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

John Slinger

Rugby - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictRugbyE07000220
Parliamentary ConstituencyRugbyE14001453
ParishWolstonE04009698
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wolston, Binley Woods & RytonE02006495
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rugby 004CE01031153
Police ForceWarwickshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CV8 3GY

Is CV8 3GY (Wolston, Binley Woods & Ryton) safe?

The area around CV8 3GY records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CV8 3GY?

The median sale price around CV8 3GY in Wolston, Binley Woods & Ryton is £287,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV8 3GY?

There are 2 schools close to CV8 3GY, including Wolston St Margaret's CofE Primary School (Good) and The Haven School Wolston (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CV8 3GY?

CV8 3GY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,036 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV8 3GY (Wolston, Binley Woods & Ryton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rugby covering CV8 3GY is John Slinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Ward (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.