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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 109 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
109
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
60.73(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.94(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.45(+57%)
Public order
9.54(+57%)
Other theft
7.31(+28%)
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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £291,650 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
Flats5£165,000
Semi-Detached21£285,000
Terraced7£209,000
Detached28£417,838

10 years median price trend in Rowley

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

All postcodes in Rowley

ST161GQ

Totnes View

ST163GX

Newport Road

ST161AW

Williams Close

ST169XB

Newport Road

ST169YW

Newport Road

ST179AB

Rowley Avenue

ST179FP

The Laurels

ST161YU

Bolsover Drive

ST169LF

Newport Road

ST161AD

Searle Avenue

ST169BU

Rowley

ST161PA

Upmeadows Drive

ST180ZN

Newport Road

ST179RB

Park Avenue

ST169FZ

Newport Road

ST161YA

Portencross Way

ST179RF

Highfield Grove

ST169FY

Newport Road

ST169QN

Newport Road

ST161UE

Martin Drive

ST169XZ

Newport Road

ST169WG

Newport Road

ST169QP

Newport Road

ST179AG

Rowley Avenue

ST161BH

Newport Road

ST161GN

Martin Drive

ST163YS

Newport Road

ST161DE

Oriel View

ST161AZ

Rouse Close

ST161BP

Castle Bank

ST161AF

Boardman Crescent

ST161WR

Rowley

ST179RA

Highfield Grove

ST161ZA

Upnor Way

ST161ZB

Orford Gardens

ST161FB

Horton Drive

ST161BS

Castle Way

ST179ZB

The Woodlands

ST161DL

Merlon Court

ST161DA

Newport Road

ST161BA

Newport Road

ST161GD

Kingsway

ST161AP

Lara Close

ST179BA

Rowley Bank

ST179AN

Crescent Road

ST161BG

Castlefields

ST180ZD

Newport Road

ST161GT

Hylton Road

ST161YZ

Norham Parade

ST169BY

Rowley

ST179SN

Rectory Court

ST179BG

Rowley Bank

ST162EP

Kerr Lane

ST162EJ

Landons Way

ST169YJ

Newport Road

ST161LL

Carson Way

ST169BX

Rowley

ST162EL

Trubshaw Grove

ST169BZ

Rowley

ST161DQ

Barbican Grove

ST161AE

Gunnell Close

ST179FF

Rowley Hall Drive

ST169NW

Newport Road

ST161XZ

Alnwick Place

ST170WQ

Newport Road

ST179FE

Sandown Croft

ST161AG

Mansell Close

Data Sources

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