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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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 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-Detached22£277,500
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

ST161DA

Newport Road

ST161AA

Newport Road

ST161BP

Castle Bank

ST179BA

Rowley Bank

ST179SN

Rectory Court

ST180ZN

Newport Road

ST161XZ

Alnwick Place

ST161PA

Upmeadows Drive

ST161XQ

Rowley

ST161YB

Rowley

ST179FN

Inglewood

ST161BJ

Beechcroft Avenue

ST161AY

Bonington Crescent

ST161XJ

Monmouth Drive

ST161XT

Rowley

ST169QP

Newport Road

ST161ZE

Daws Court

ST169FZ

Newport Road

ST169WN

Newport Road

ST179AJ

Lawn Road

ST179FJ

Westhorpe Lane

ST161ZD

Aydon Place

ST180WS

Newport Road

ST169RW

Newport Road

ST161AB

Christie Avenue

ST161DH

Newport Road

ST169BX

Rowley

ST179AL

Crescent Road

ST180WH

Newport Road

ST161BE

Kingsway

ST169YL

Newport Road

ST161ZB

Orford Gardens

ST169DP

Newport Road

ST161BH

Newport Road

ST161AH

Brundle Avenue

ST161BL

High Park

ST169TN

Newport Road

ST179RB

Park Avenue

ST161AF

Boardman Crescent

ST169QN

Newport Road

ST170WQ

Newport Road

ST161DJ

Castle Bank

ST179AS

St Johns Road

ST169TU

Newport Road

ST179RD

Parkfields

ST169NG

Newport Road

ST161BD

Beechcroft Grange

ST161BG

Castlefields

ST169ZR

Newport Road

ST161BB

Brunswick Terrace

ST161GD

Kingsway

ST163YS

Newport Road

ST161BS

Castle Way

ST161LL

Carson Way

ST179AE

Hargreaves Lane

ST179AH

Rowley Hall Close

ST169XZ

Newport Road

ST179RE

Highlands

ST161DL

Merlon Court

ST161YP

Redgrave Drive

ST163WS

Newport Road

ST161GQ

Totnes View

ST161YR

Rowley

ST161YW

Pickering Croft

ST161DD

Newport Road

ST179AW

Crescent Road

ST180ZD

Newport Road

Data Sources

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