House prices in Rugby
The median price paid for a home in Rugby was £279,950 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,383 sales. House prices in Rugby fell 5.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 12.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Rugby was 14% higher than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Rugby was £1,049 a month in August 2026, 5.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). Rugby had 6.5 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Rugby stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, Rugby had the 9th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +19.5 per 1,000 residents.
- Prices in Rugby had the 9th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−5.1%).
House prices in Rugby
The median price paid in Rugby was £279,950 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,383 sales, or £3,140 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £420,000 | 417 | £3,537 | −2.3% | +13.2% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £278,500 | 478 | £3,259 | −1.1% | +15.1% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £211,750 | 351 | £2,636 | −3.8% | +11.4% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £133,000 | 137 | £2,368 | −1.4% | +3.9% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby | £279,950 | −5.1% | +12.0% | £3,140 | −4.3% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Rugby sold for a median £3,140 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 6% higher than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Rugby has the 152nd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 10th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its −5.1% change over the year is the 9th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the biggest fall of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
People moving in and out in Rugby
In the year ending June 2025, 8,415 people moved to Rugby from elsewhere in the UK and 6,026 moved away, a net gain of 2,389 (19.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Coventry 1,628
- West Northamptonshire 651
- Warwick 431
Most moved out to
- Coventry 543
- West Northamptonshire 430
- Nuneaton and Bedworth 289
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in Rugby
The average private rent in Rugby was £1,049 a month in August 2026, 5.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in Rugby are 32.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Rugby has the 153rd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Rugby
1,242 homes were sold in Rugby in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.01 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Rugby were 5.3% down on the year before and 33.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 140th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th fewest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Rugby
The police recorded 7,861 crimes in Rugby in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.5 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Rugby rose 2.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 2.9% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.56 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.88 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.78 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.29 |
Rugby has the 96th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 10th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Rugby
Rugby is the 81st least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 216th |
| Income | 200th |
| Employment | 219th |
| Education and skills | 173rd |
| Health | 163rd |
| Crime | 202nd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 209th |
| Living environment | 204th |
Broadband and mobile in Rugby
92.9% of premises in Rugby can get gigabit broadband and 98.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 92.2% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 98th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
92.9% of premises in Rugby get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Rugby
How much does a house cost in Rugby?
The median price paid for a home in Rugby was £279,950 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £420,000; semi-detached £278,500; terraced £211,750; flats £133,000.
Are house prices in Rugby going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Rugby fell 5.1%, and over five years it rose 12.0%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Rugby?
The average private rent in Rugby was £1,049 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £755; 2 bed £933; 3 bed £1,123; 4+ bed £1,656.
Is Rugby a safe place to live?
Rugby had 6.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 96th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Rugby?
92.2% of premises in Rugby can get full fibre and 92.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Coventry 14 km
- Nuneaton and Bedworth 16 km
- Warwick 21 km
- Blaby 22 km
- Hinckley and Bosworth 25 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.