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About

Checkley ward encompasses a largely rural area within the Staffordshire Moorlands, characterised by farmland, small settlements, and woodland. The landscape is defined by the upper reaches of the River Tean and the Churnet Valley, with its topography ranging from rolling fields to more pronounced slopes. The ward includes the villages of Checkley and Tean, which serve as local centres with essential services and residential streets. The area maintains a quiet, agricultural character, with scattered farms and historic buildings dotting the countryside.

A notable local landmark is the ancient Checkley Church, with its distinctive spire visible across the surrounding fields. The ward's network of narrow lanes and public footpaths connects its communities and provides access to the local scenery. Economic activity is primarily linked to agriculture and small-scale local businesses, with some light industry present. The area remains separate from the larger urban centres of the district, preserving its own quiet pace and community-focused identity.

Area overview

On average Checkley has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Checkley is £51,869 per year. The median sale price in Checkley is £224,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,250 and £337,750. There are 3 schools in Checkley: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Checkley is home to around 5,546 people, with a population density of about 147 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Checkley Population
5,546
Population density
147 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.05(-59%)
Other theft
4.15(-27%)
Vehicle crime
4.15(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.97(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.43(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,384
97.04%
Other White
41
0.74%
Irish
23
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.4%
Chinese
11
0.2%
Total population: 5,548

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,442
30.96%
Level 3 (A level)
885
19%
No qualifications
815
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
661
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
463
9.94%
Total 16+ residents: 4,658

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,195
49.96%
Owns with a mortgage
800
33.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
214
8.95%
Other social rented
96
4.01%
Other forms of private rent
45
1.88%
Total households: 2,392

Property prices in Checkley

Median price: £224,000
Price per sq ft: £258
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £167K – £338K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Checkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Checkley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£340,000£277
Semi-Detached21£210,000£265
Terraced15£142,000£232
Flats4£129,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Checkley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Checkley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£59,000£143,000£85,000
2017£250,000£110,000£147,500£122,000
2018£250,000£113,000£158,000£108,000
2019£267,500£110,000£161,225£127,500
2020£255,000£87,500£170,000£140,000
2021£323,750£115,000£178,500£141,000
2022£327,000£115,000£200,000£130,000
2023£302,500£121,250£225,000£129,000
2024£350,000£83,500£230,000£143,000
2025£346,500£96,000£218,725£149,950
2026£338,000£158,000£251,500£128,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Checkley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Checkley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£126£173£151
2017£195£129£178£147
2018£214£126£175£148
2019£214£136£202£162
2020£223£151£184£159
2021£239£129£202£189
2022£244£175£227£177
2023£260£151£258£197
2024£245£140£235£235
2025£251£140£245£236
2026£277£171£287£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Checkley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Checkley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Staffordshire Moorlands district.

Band A£1,559
Band B£1,819
Band C£2,078
Band D£2,338
Band E£2,858
Band F£3,377
Band G£3,897
Band H£4,676

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Checkley ward.

Local councillors

Alan Hulme

Checkley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mark Anthony Deaville

Checkley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Peter Wilkinson

Checkley - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Checkley

Is Checkley safe?

Checkley records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Checkley?

The median sale price in Checkley is £224,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Checkley?

Checkley has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Checkley?

Checkley scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Checkley sits around rank 23,161 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Checkley?

The average household income in Checkley is around £51,869 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Checkley?

Checkley is represented by 3 elected councillors: Alan Hulme (Conservative and Unionist Party), Mark Anthony Deaville (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Wilkinson (Independent).

All postcodesin Checkley

ST104HE

Great Gate

ST104NH

Heath House Lane

ST104HR

Ground Hollow

ST104FE

Riverside Mews

ST104DY

High Street

ST104NA

Uttoxeter Road

ST101RQ

Checkley

ST104JF

Draycott Road

ST104EB

Hall Yard

ST104EH

Kiln Croft

ST104LE

Vicarage Road

ST119AQ

Uttoxeter Road

ST104DW

Wentlows Road

ST119RB

Sandon Road

ST104HS

Main Road

ST104HT

Fir Bob

ST104HQ

Quarry Bank

ST104DN

Cheadle Road

ST119RQ

Cheadle Road

ST104NN

Teanhurst Close

ST104QW

Green Park

ST104JX

Hollington Road

ST104JN

Draycott Road

ST104LB

Furlong Close

ST119RA

Rookery Crescent

ST104JJ

Draycott Road

ST104RF

Tenford Lane

ST119AD

New Avenue

ST104NW

Badgers Hollow

ST119AA

Stuart Avenue

ST104LP

Heath House Lane

ST104RQ

Redhill Drive

ST104DP

Wentlows Avenue

ST104JP

Oakhill Close

ST119RD

Cresswell Lane

ST104EQ

Gorsty Hill Road

ST104JT

Hollington Road

ST104HL

School Bank

ST145EF

Uttoxeter Road

ST119AZ

Manor Close

ST119AH

Draycott Old Road

ST119SL

Uttoxeter Road

ST104SD

Hollinscroft Court

ST104JW

Riverside Road

ST104DU

Ashleigh Road

ST101RR

Sandy Lane

ST102NT

Draycott Cross

ST104HN

Hollington Fields

ST104DR

Cheadle Road

ST104JL

Breach Lane

ST104HA

Heath House Lane

ST104PS

Stoney Gate

ST119RF

Cresswell Old Lane

ST119AB

Uttoxeter Road

ST104FW

Checkley

ST104LZ

Honeysuckle Close

ST119NR

Uttoxeter Road

ST104JE

The Island

ST104DT

Parklands Road

ST119RE

Cresswell Lane

ST104EX

Doval Gardens

ST104ET

Boxwood Road

ST104LW

Leigh Lane

ST104FQ

Main Road

ST104HW

Fole Lane

ST104HU

Broadgate

ST104LG

Uttoxeter Road

ST101RJ

Sandy Lane

ST104LN

Uttoxeter Road

ST104JS

Furlong Avenue

ST104FD

Riverside Crescent

ST104FB

Broomfields Close

ST104DS

St Thomass Road

ST119RG

Uttoxeter Road

ST104ED

Hall Meadow

ST145EG

Uttoxeter Road

ST104SF

Mount Fields

ST104JG

Garden Village

ST104JY

Hollington Road

ST104ND

New Road

ST104HX

Checkley

ST104LH

Sapling Rise

ST104NB

Uttoxeter Road

ST119FG

Sandon Road

ST104EJ

Holborn Row

ST104LJ

Uttoxeter Road

ST104LY

Sorrel Avenue

ST101RG

Checkley

ST119AG

Church Lane

ST104LQ

Garden Village

ST104HP

Quarry Road

ST104JR

Wallfield Close

ST104EF

Meadow Way

ST104JU

St Thomass Road

ST104EU

Aintree Road

ST104NS

Tean Leys

ST104FX

River Drive

ST104HZ

Hollington Road

ST104RH

Cavendish Road

ST119QY

Cresswell Road