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About

Churnet ward covers a largely rural area in the Staffordshire Moorlands, characterised by its deep river valley and surrounding upland landscapes. The land is primarily used for agriculture, with scattered farms and small settlements. The ward includes the historic market town of Leek, which serves as a significant local service centre for the wider area.

A notable feature is the preserved Churnet Valley Railway, a heritage steam line that runs through the scenic valley. The landscape also contains sections of the Caldon Canal, which follows a similar route. Forestry plantations and former quarrying sites contribute to the varied land use within this part of the Moorlands.

Area overview

On average Churnet has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Churnet is £48,152 per year. The median sale price in Churnet is £238,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,250 and £356,250. There are 3 schools in Churnet: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Churnet is home to around 3,192 people, with a population density of about 100.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Churnet Population
3,192
Population density
100.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.68(-47%)
Vehicle crime
4.7(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.07(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.82(-74%)
Public order
1.88(-69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,114
97.53%
Other White
32
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
0.38%
Other Asian
5
0.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.16%
Total population: 3,193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
801
29.33%
No qualifications
582
21.31%
Level 3 (A level)
513
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
357
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
237
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 2,731

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
672
47.12%
Owns with a mortgage
461
32.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
123
8.63%
Other social rented
100
7.01%
Other forms of private rent
35
2.45%
Total households: 1,426

Property prices in Churnet

Median price: £238,000
Price per sq ft: £272
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £356K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Churnet area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Churnet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£340,000£297
Semi-Detached16£234,250£250
Terraced6£165,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Churnet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Churnet.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,500£155,500£132,250
2017£200,000£186,000£129,000
2018£275,000£164,000£134,250
2019£247,498£170,000£132,500
2020£267,500£160,000£140,000
2021£337,500£212,500£163,000
2022£398,000£200,000£180,000
2023£456,000£215,000£195,500
2024£356,000£192,500£197,500
2025£405,000£231,500£228,750
2026£360,000£238,975£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Churnet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Churnet.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£174£130
2017£234£190£156
2018£203£193£154
2019£215£185£185
2020£213£180£159
2021£253£230£180
2022£265£242£211
2023£253£253£264
2024£269£227£167
2025£295£272£271
2026£299£243£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Churnet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Churnet 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 Churnet ward.

Local councillors

Elsie Fallows

Churnet - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

James Aberley

Churnet - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative