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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 56 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
56
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
31.13(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-24%)
Public order
4.69(-23%)
Other theft
3.49(-39%)
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%
African
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £293,325 in Rowley & Derrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,000 up to £1,050,000.

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
Detached57£380,000
Flats5£165,000
Terraced12£212,500
Semi-Detached46£268,250

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

ST161YF

Rowley

ST179YN

Vaughan Way

ST161XJ

Monmouth Drive

ST189QE

Bridle Lane

ST189JA

Brook Side

ST200JG

Bridle Lane

ST179XG

Denzil Green

ST180ZD

Newport Road

ST189JX

Bourne Avenue

ST161BW

Deanshill Close

ST161DE

Oriel View

ST189NL

Clanford Road

ST169BH

Rowley

ST179YL

Eliot Way

ST162EF

Castle Street

ST179FE

Sandown Croft

ST189NB

Mount Pleasant

ST169FY

Newport Road

ST179TG

Whittingham Drive

ST179BU

Kingsley Road

ST179RE

Highlands

ST189SG

Creswell Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.