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Wolston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Wolston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,564. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,564 Population 585/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$59,933 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,933 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$364,547 home value, $1,498/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Wolston

Wolston

Wolston is a village and civil parish in the Rugby borough of Warwickshire, England. The village is located approximately midway between Rugby and Coventry, with a population of 2,692 at the 2021 census. It is close to the A45 road and the Roman road the Fosse Way.

People

Population2,564
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density585/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 11%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,933
Per Capita$59,933
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$364,547
Rent$1,498
Ownership68.9%
Housing Units1,026

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+51.3%

Community

Population2,564
Population Density585 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates52.3772°, -1.3954°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$59,933
Median Age40.6 years

About Wolston

Wolston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,564. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Wolston has a population of 2,564 with a density of 585 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (10.9%), with 1.6% Black, 10% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.5% of residents. 3.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,564
Total Population
585
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.5%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 12.5%

Social Characteristics

Wolston vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Wolston is $59,933, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,933 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,153, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 233 business establishments. 30.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wolston vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$59,933
20% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$59,933
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)233

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home30.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Wolston is $364,547, 29% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,498 (29% above the national average of $1,163). 68.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,026 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$364,547
29% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,498
29% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.9%
Owner-Occupied68.9%
Renter-Occupied31.1%
Housing Units1,026

Property Tax

Wolston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density585/sq mi
Coordinates52.3772°N, 1.3954°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 135 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 54 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 108 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 134 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 64 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 18 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 134 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 60 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 104 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 43 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 129 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 86 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 100 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 59 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 132 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 146 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 138 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Wolston has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 51.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.9%
4% above United Kingdom avg
High School+51.3%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density585/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home30.6%

Schools in Wolston

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wolston St Margaret's C of E Primary School - - - -
Knightlow CofE Primary School - - - -
Binley Woods Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wolston

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC World Service news, talk MP3 56 kbps
Smooth Radio easy listening, smooth AAC 48 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio - AAC+ 48 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Smooth Radio (Suffolk) adult contemporary, chill AAC 48 kbps
Capital XTRA - MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
Box UK Radio - MP3 128 kbps
R5K Radio edm MP3 320 kbps
BritAsia Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Flashback Radio 00s, 90s AAC 128 kbps
Fosse 107 80s, 90s AAC 80 kbps
EAVA FM - MP3 96 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Sanskar Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio UTSAV - AAC 80 kbps
Burton Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Selecta Radio UK 2tone, punk MP3 192 kbps
Heart FM (Birmingham) - AAC 48 kbps
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
Hits Radio Coventry - AAC+ 47 kbps
BBC CWR - UNKNOWN
Apocalypse Radio dance, dj remix AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Seerah - AAC 80 kbps
SOULPOWER-RADIO.COM funk, jazz MP3 192 kbps
RocknationFmuk blues, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
RocknationFm aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), blues rock MP3 128 kbps
NREW Radio ambient groove, background MP3 192 kbps
103 The Eye - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Horton - MP3 128 kbps
Cross Counties Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 64 kbps
Kohinoor Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Coalville Public Radio variety MP3
Skylab Radio - MP3
Usmani Mosque islamic, islamic religion MP3
Leicester Community Radio community radio, leicester AAC 128 kbps
Sabras Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Satsang Radio - AAC 80 kbps
Radio2Funky - MP3 128 kbps
Radio LEAR arts, culture AAC 80 kbps

Museums in Wolston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
2 Tone Music Museum Village
Bedworth Heritage Centre
Bosworth Field Visitor Centre
British Motor Museum
Collections Centre
Cotesbach Educational Trust
Coventry Transport Museum
Coventry Watch Museum
Daventry Museum
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Hinckley and District Museum
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
Lutterworth and District Museum
Market Hall Warwickshire Museum
Meter Room Project Space & Studios
Midland Air Museum
North Warwickshire Museum and Community Hub
Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
St John's House
The Barn Museum
The Museum of Country Bygones
The Museum of The Queen’s Royal Hussars
Village Museum
Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum
Webb Ellis Museum

Libraries in Wolston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bell Green Library0.0
Blaby Library0.0
Blaby Library0.0
Braunstone Town Library0.0
Bulkington Library & Information Centre0.0
Burbage Library0.0
Caludon Library0.0
Canley Community Library0.0
Cosby Public Library0.0
Coundon Library0.0
Coventry University Lanchester Library0.0
Daventry Library0.0
Desford Library0.0
Dunchurch Community Library0.0
Earl Shilton Library0.0
Earlsdon Library0.0
Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library0.0
Eyres Monsell Self-Service Library0.0
Finham Community Library0.0
Foleshill Community Library0.0
Harbury Library0.0
Hinckley Library0.0
Jubilee Crescent Community Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Keresley Library & Information Centre0.0
Leamington Library0.0
Leicester Forest East Library0.0
Leicester Forest East Library0.0
Library0.0
Lillington Library0.0
Lutterworth Library0.0
Market Bosworth Library0.0
Memorial Hall0.0
Narborough Library0.0
Narborough Library0.0
Nuneaton Library0.0
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum0.0
Sapcote Library0.0
Southam Library0.0
Stoke Community Library0.0
Stoney Stanton Library0.0
The Brite Centre0.0
The George Ward Centre0.0
Tile Hill Library0.0
Warwick Library0.0
Warwick University Library0.0
Warwick University Library0.0
Warwickshire Library & Information Service0.0
Wellesbourne LIbrary0.0
Whitnash Library0.0
Wolston Library & Children’s Centre0.0
Woodford Halse Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wolston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
A47 Car Boot Sale
Bedworth Market
Croft Car Boot Sale
Indoor Market
Indoor Market
New Lubbesthorpe Village Market
New Lubbesthorpe Village Market
Wellesbourne Market
Wood's Mini Market

Hotels in Wolston

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brandon Hall Hotel
Premier Inn

Restaurants in Wolston

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clarendon
TGI Fridays

Cafes in Wolston

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
The Caffeine Project
Woods

Dentists in Wolston

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Dental Parlour

Gas Stations in Wolston

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #2299883884

Banks in Wolston

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coventry Building Society

Breweries in Wolston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Byatt's Brewery
Byatt's Brewery
Church End Brewery
Merry Miner Brewery
Napton Cidery
Sperrin Brewey
The Slaughterhouse Brewery
Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House
Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House

Stadiums & Teams in Wolston

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wolston

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Caunton Airfield-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip-Small Airport
Enstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
Field Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Finmere Aerodrome-Small Airport
Fisherwick Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grangewood Airstrip-Small Airport
Green Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wolston

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Binley Woods Post Office
Wolston Post Office

Treatment Centers in Wolston

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Coventry North Community Mental Health Team

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wolston

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Margaret
The Church in Binley Woods
Wolston Baptist Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolston

What is the population of Wolston?

Wolston has a population of 2,564 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 585 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

Is Wolston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $59,933, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $364,547 (29% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,498 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Wolston?

Wolston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wolston?

Wolston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,153. There are 233 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wolston?

The median home value in Wolston is $364,547. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,498. The homeownership rate is 68.9%.

How are the schools in Wolston?

34.9% of adults in Wolston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Wolston?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wolston is 10.9% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 10% Asian. 87.5% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 4.3% of residents have a disability.

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