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Living in Rugby

Rugby is one of the cities recorded in the United Kingdom. At the end of 2021, Rugby had a population of 78,120. For Rugby, the regional median gross salary was €3,527 per month at the end of 2024. Rugby had an unemployment rate of 3.59% at the end of 2018.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Rugby?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Rugby.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Rugby yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

The employment rate of 63.9% was recorded at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, 40,180 comprised the workforce in Rugby.

What is the unemployment rate in Rugby?

The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % (2018).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.59 % · Eurostat3
Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Rugby is 3.6%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4Rugby 3.6%107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–630 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate63.9 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics4Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,527 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.59 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2018Eurostat3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rugby. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

Department for Work and Pensions

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rugby. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count35 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count52 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Rugby's nearest airport was BHX, 34 km away and offered 81 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count81 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights9Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km34 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBHX3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 in the air was 10 µg/m³ at the end of 2019.

Is the air quality good in Rugby?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency2

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rugby average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Rugby average monthly precipitation, mm020406080584443475555606758676460JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Rugby annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomOf 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–522 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–727 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2019European Environment Agency2Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.1 · Feb 7.8 · Mar 10.4 · Apr 13.6 · May 16.7 · Jun 19.8 · Jul 22.2 · Aug 21.8 · Sep 18.7 · Oct 14.3 · Nov 10 · Dec 7.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.5 · Feb 1.5 · Mar 2.7 · Apr 4.3 · May 7.1 · Jun 10 · Jul 11.9 · Aug 12 · Sep 10 · Oct 7.4 · Nov 4.1 · Dec 1.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4.3 · Feb 4.6 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 8.9 · May 11.9 · Jun 14.9 · Jul 17.1 · Aug 16.9 · Sep 14.3 · Oct 10.8 · Nov 7.1 · Dec 4.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 58 · Feb 44.2 · Mar 43 · Apr 46.5 · May 55 · Jun 55.1 · Jul 60 · Aug 67 · Sep 57.8 · Oct 67.4 · Nov 63.6 · Dec 59.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Burnley78,255 residentsGuildford77,880 residentsCarlisle77,730 residentsBracknell78,675 residentsChatham76,955 residentsNewcastle under Lyme76,505 residents

Population and city profile

Rugby recorded a median age of 39 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Rugby?

The published population was 78,120 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics5

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population78,120 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official

International community in Rugby

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Usual residents living in the individual ONS Built-up Area on Census Day 21 March 2021 · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Europe: United Kingdom60,71577.7%
Europe: EU countries9,75512.5%
Non-EU countries (including British Overseas)7,6559.8%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Is Rugby a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student62%strong on education, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Family64%strong on family, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Population78,120 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Employment rate63.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)3,527 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate3.59 %31 Dec 2018Official source · Eurostat
PM2.5 — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2019Official source · European Environment Agency
Median age39 years31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-07

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct33 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics4Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus40,180 workers31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics4Official
Median age39 years31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics4Official
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rugby under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Rugby?

The published population was 78,120 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is the air quality good in Rugby?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Rugby?

The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % (2018). Source: Eurostat.

What is the typical salary around Rugby?

The median gross salary is 3,527 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is Rugby a good place to live?

Rugby may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Europe: EU countries live in Rugby?

The official country of birth distribution records 9,755 people (12.5%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Rugby, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/rugby/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  4. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  6. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  8. ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-06
  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05

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