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About

Rowley ward lies in the southeastern part of Stafford town, bordered by the A34 road to the west and the railway line to the north. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of post-war housing estates and some newer developments. Local amenities are centred around shopping parades, providing essential services to residents. The ward includes the grounds of Stafford Cricket Club, a longstanding community fixture.

The terrain is generally flat, with the Rising Brook watercourse running through the southern section. Green spaces are present, including Rowley Park, which offers recreational facilities. Residential streets are characterised by semi-detached and terraced homes. The area is well-connected by several bus routes along the main roads, facilitating travel into Stafford town centre and to the nearby railway station.

Area overview

On average Rowley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rowley is £60,394 per year. There are 2 schools in Rowley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rowley is home to around 3,145 people, with a population density of about 1,020.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rowley Population
3,145
Population density
1,020 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.3(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.08(+68%)
Public order
12.08(+98%)
Other theft
8.59(+50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,690
85.51%
Indian
137
4.35%
Other White
100
3.18%
African
30
0.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.95%
Total population: 3,146

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,237
46.45%
Level 3 (A level)
423
15.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
328
12.32%
No qualifications
289
10.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
195
7.32%
Total 16+ residents: 2,663

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
593
46.29%
Owns with a mortgage
461
35.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
138
10.77%
Other social rented
42
3.28%
Other forms of private rent
23
1.8%
Total households: 1,281

Property prices in Rowley

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £307,000 in Rowley 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£425,000
Flats4£162,500
Semi-Detached23£280,000
Terraced9£209,000

10 years median price trend in Rowley

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

All postcodes in Rowley

ST169BH

Rowley

ST161WR

Rowley

ST169FG

Newport Road

ST169BY

Rowley

ST161YF

Rowley

ST161BQ

Castlefields

ST169BF

Rowley

ST161AR

Holmes Close

ST161DB

Newport Road

ST161DF

Chelsea Way

ST161FA

Hollins Drive

ST161LY

Barker Close

ST161AG

Mansell Close

ST161GS

Middleham Avenue

ST161AU

Swan Close

ST179FF

Rowley Hall Drive

ST169UY

Newport Road

ST161BN

The Close

ST162EP

Kerr Lane

ST169UJ

Newport Road

ST179AP

St Johns Road

ST179YT

Oaklands Drive

ST162EF

Castle Street

ST179ZB

The Woodlands

ST161GN

Martin Drive

ST169NW

Newport Road

ST169YJ

Newport Road

ST179AD

Vicarage Way

ST179AQ

Rowley Avenue

ST179BG

Rowley Bank

ST180WR

Newport Road

ST161BX

Mayock Crescent

ST161UE

Martin Drive

ST169UW

Newport Road

ST169LF

Newport Road

ST161GR

Hurst Grove

ST162EJ

Landons Way

ST161AD

Searle Avenue

ST161YX

Portchester Lane

ST161YZ

Norham Parade

ST200WB

Newport Road

ST200ZH

Newport Road

ST161XL

Chirk Row

ST163GX

Newport Road

ST169BU

Rowley

ST169FY

Newport Road

ST179AG

Rowley Avenue

ST179FE

Sandown Croft

ST161DQ

Barbican Grove

ST161FD

Oakbrook Close

ST161ET

Newport Road

ST179AB

Rowley Avenue

ST161LZ

Edwards Drive

ST161AL

Lineker Close

ST161AQ

Rose Hill

ST161BA

Newport Road

ST161YA

Portencross Way

ST162LH

Newport Road

ST169BZ

Rowley

ST161BW

Deanshill Close

ST161GU

Hylton Road

ST169JZ

Newport Road

ST161BT

Castledene Drive

ST161BU

Castlefields

ST162EL

Trubshaw Grove

ST169YW

Newport Road

ST179RA

Highfield Grove

ST161AT

Cole Drive

ST161YD

Rowley

ST169UA

Newport Road

ST169XB

Newport Road

ST179AF

Rotherwood Drive

ST161AS

Carling Close

ST161AZ

Rouse Close

ST161GP

Martin Drive

ST169HL

Newport Road

ST162EN

Tosney Place

ST169WG

Newport Road

ST169YS

Newport Road

ST161AW

Williams Close

ST161FB

Horton Drive

ST161YU

Bolsover Drive

ST169LJ

Newport Road

ST179AA

Rowley Avenue

ST179FP

The Laurels

ST161GT

Hylton Road

ST179RF

Highfield Grove

ST161AN

Gillingham Crescent

ST161WU

Rowley

ST169RB

Newport Road

ST179AU

Mary Rand Close

ST161AJ

Thomas Avenue

ST161DE

Oriel View

ST169ZP

Rowley

ST179AN

Crescent Road

ST161AP

Lara Close

ST161ZA

Upnor Way

ST161AE

Gunnell Close

ST162YY

Newport Road

ST161AX

Tullis Close

Data Sources

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