King Edward Road, Rugby

Property details
This spacious three-bedroom mid-Victorian terraced property is located in the Town Centre, providing easy access to the train station and local amenities. Featuring some original elements, the accommodation includes an entrance hall with an under-stairs storage cupboard and a traditional tiled floor. There are three reception rooms, two of which feature cast iron fireplaces. The modern fitted kitchen is equipped with grey high-gloss units, a built-in oven, and a hob. On the first floor, you'll find three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Additional benefits of the property include gas central heating, double glazing, and a rear garden.
Rugby Overview
Rugby's economy is primarily industrial and focused on distribution. The town has a rich engineering heritage, particularly in the production of gas and steam turbines by GEC and AEI, with AEI formerly known as British Thomson-Houston (BTH). These companies historically dominated employment in Rugby and have since merged to form Alstom. Engineering remains the most important sector in the town.
Retail Expansion
Rugby has seen the development of three new retail parks:
- Elliot’s Field, which focuses on leisure and fashion,
- Junction One, featuring a nine-screen cinema, various shops, and fast food outlets, and Technology Drive, primarily home stores and DIY retailers.
Educational Institutions
Rugby boasts several excellent schools, including:
- Lawrence Sheriff School (a boys grammar school),
- Ashlawn School (which has received top ratings from OFSTED),
- Rugy High School (a girls grammar school)
- The prestigious Rugby School, recognized as the birthplace of the modern game of rugby.
Historical Significance and Tourism
Rugby is credited with inspiring the modern Olympic Games and contributing to the inventions of the laser, hologram, and jet engine. The town enjoys a growing tourism economy, aided by increased marketing efforts from the council and other partners, making it one of the fastest-growing locations in the West Midlands.
Rugby is conveniently located, with London just 54 minutes away by non-stop train. It has excellent access to major roads, including the M1, M6, A5, A45, and A46, as well as DIRFT.
About the Agent
Viewings are strictly by appointment through our sole agents, Cadman Homes. We are a local, family-owned estate and letting agency covering Rugby, Lutterworth, Coventry, and Leamington. If you are unsure about your home's value or haven't yet chosen an agent to sell or let your property, we are here to assist you. For valuations, mortgages, conveyancing, and more, please contact our local office.