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Rowley & Derrington

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About

Rowley & Derrington is a suburban area situated to the east of Stafford town centre. It is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older properties. The area is bordered by the A518 road and is near the Staffordshire University campus.

A notable local feature is the Rowley Park, which includes sports pitches, a children's playground, and a community centre. The area is served by local shops and schools, maintaining a functional, neighbourhood atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Rowley & Derrington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rowley & Derrington is £60,394 per year. There are 7 schools in Rowley & Derrington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rowley & Derrington is home to around 8,321 people, with a population density of about 207.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rowley & Derrington Population
8,321
Population density
207.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.04(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.85(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.25(-13%)
Public order
5.65(-7%)
Other theft
3.97(-31%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,491
90.06%
Indian
203
2.44%
Other White
200
2.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
62
0.75%
Irish
55
0.66%
Total population: 8,318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,867
40.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,201
16.85%
No qualifications
952
13.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
904
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
633
8.88%
Total 16+ residents: 7,128

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,681
46.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,210
33.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
381
10.64%
Other social rented
162
4.52%
Other forms of private rent
66
1.84%
Total households: 3,581

Property prices in Rowley & Derrington

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Rowley & Derrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rowley & Derrington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowley & Derrington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£375,000
Flats4£162,500
Semi-Detached40£268,250
Terraced13£210,000

10 years median price trend in Rowley & Derrington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley & Derrington.

All postcodes in Rowley & Derrington

ST169XZ

Newport Road

ST179FR

Ralph Court

ST179RE

Highlands

ST161DL

Merlon Court

ST161YP

Redgrave Drive

ST163WS

Newport Road

ST179SL

Tamar Grove

ST179UF

Clarendon Drive

ST179YS

Thorneyfields Lane

ST189LZ

Corner Ways

ST161GQ

Totnes View

ST161YR

Rowley

ST161YW

Pickering Croft

ST189LN

Butterbank Lane

ST189LS

St Matthews Drive

ST161DD

Newport Road

ST179AW

Crescent Road

ST179BP

Reva Road

ST179QE

Lethbridge Gardens

ST180ZD

Newport Road

ST189LG

Aston Bank

ST189LX

Twemlow Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.