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Rugeley North & Etchinghill

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About

Rugeley North & Etchinghill sits on the western edge of Cannock Chase, an area defined by a distinct transition in landscape. The residential streets of Rugeley give way to the elevated, open heathland around Etchinghill, marked by sandy soil and clusters of pine trees. This creates a clear boundary between town and the protected countryside.

The area is anchored by the Chase itself, with walking paths leading directly into the forest from its edges. Local activity often centres on access to these trails, with the trig point at Castle Ring offering a view over the surrounding woodland. The presence of this ancient hillfort earthwork underscores the area's long-standing position as a gateway to the Chase.

Area overview

On average Rugeley North & Etchinghill has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rugeley North & Etchinghill is £51,464 per year. There are 4 schools in Rugeley North & Etchinghill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rugeley North & Etchinghill is home to around 7,406 people, with a population density of about 426.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rugeley North & Etchinghill Population
7,406
Population density
426.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.17(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.45(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.27(-28%)
Vehicle crime
4.59(-29%)
Public order
3.78(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,086
95.64%
Other White
85
1.15%
Indian
46
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.4%
Irish
27
0.36%
Total population: 7,409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,643
26.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,189
18.84%
No qualifications
1,186
18.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
968
15.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
730
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 6,310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,586
50.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,092
34.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
337
10.65%
Other forms of private rent
58
1.83%
Social rents from council
42
1.33%
Total households: 3,164

Property prices in Rugeley North & Etchinghill

Median price£254,000
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £330K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Rugeley North & Etchinghill area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rugeley North & Etchinghill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£345,000£312
Semi-Detached28£239,500£278
Terraced22£200,000£264
Flats3£185,000£287

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rugeley North & Etchinghill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rugeley North & Etchinghill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,498£122,500£149,000£148,250
2017£280,000£90,000£145,000£159,998
2018£231,000£111,250£160,000£160,000
2019£230,000£115,000£165,440£166,500
2020£295,000£105,000£172,250£165,000
2021£317,775£121,000£192,000£175,000
2022£320,000£110,000£208,500£198,000
2023£330,500£128,000£200,000£220,000
2024£290,000£122,500£225,000£181,000
2025£325,000£152,500£232,500£200,000
2026£345,000£112,500£242,000£200,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rugeley North & Etchinghill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rugeley North & Etchinghill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£187£180£168
2017£210£159£176£192
2018£217£174£193£196
2019£236£184£216£174
2020£227£161£198£205
2021£248£191£225£193
2022£293£192£257£211
2023£303£202£272£225
2024£296£195£271£207
2025£325£256£292£240
2026£303£205£277£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rugeley North & Etchinghill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rugeley North & Etchinghill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cannock Chase district.

Band A£1,584
Band B£1,848
Band C£2,112
Band D£2,376
Band E£2,904
Band F£3,432
Band G£3,960
Band H£4,752

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Rugeley North & Etchinghill

Is Rugeley North & Etchinghill safe?

Rugeley North & Etchinghill records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rugeley North & Etchinghill?

The median sale price in Rugeley North & Etchinghill is £254,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rugeley North & Etchinghill?

Rugeley North & Etchinghill has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rugeley North & Etchinghill?

Rugeley North & Etchinghill scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rugeley North & Etchinghill sits around rank 26,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rugeley North & Etchinghill?

The average household income in Rugeley North & Etchinghill is around £51,464 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Rugeley North & Etchinghill

WS152PG

Malvern Drive

WS152SH

Bilberry Close

WS152BP

Eaton Croft

WS152FB

Levett Grange

WS152TD

Richardson Way

WS152YR

Riverside

WS152EP

Leyland Drive

WS152YD

Field Place

WS151QW

Colliery Road

WS152NU

Moss Green

WS152LX

Peakes Road

WS152FY

Bonney Drive

WS152RA

William Morris Court

WS152RB

Cocketts Nook

WS152TY

Stafford Brook Road

WS152HH

Millington Street

WS152QR

Wolseley Road

WS152EN

Park Hall Close

WS152UY

Hednesford Road

WS152XQ

Dayton Drive

WS152TF

Chieveley Close

WS152HA

Old Eaton Road

WS152NQ

Jeffrey Close

WS152EY

Brindley Bank Road

WS152XW

Pine View

WS152QS

Portobello

WS152HD

Orchard Close

WS152XH

Cambrian Lane

WS152SP

Bramble Way

WS152YE

Waverley Gardens

WS152UG

Kingsley Wood Road

WS152GX

Chaseley Gardens

WS152QF

Brinkburn Close

WS152GJ

Wolseley Road

WS152QN

Old Chancel Road

WS153JZ

Deacons Way

WS152LN

Chaseley Road

WS152YL

Oakwood

WS152NH

Springfield Road

WS152FW

Blakeley Close

WS152XF

Hurstbourne Close

WS152QL

Chadsfield Road

WS152SQ

Kelvedon Way

WS152QQ

Bridle Walk

WS152SR

Moorland Close

WS152YH

Owens Close

WS152LS

West Butts Road

WS152UL

Slitting Mill Road

WS152UJ

Jones Lane

WS152WG

Oakley Copse

WS152UB

Penkridge Bank Road

WS152GZ

Kingsland Close

WS152TE

Woodheyes Lawns

WS152NX

Upfield Way

WS151QN

Startley Lane

WS152NE

Shooting Butts Road

WS152QJ

Wolseley Road

WS152YN

Edwards Close

WS152QW

Tithebarn Road

WS152EU

Wolseley Road

WS152XP

Spruce Walk

WS152FJ

Oakfield Close

WS152QY

The Beeches

WS152TH

Church Lane

WS152LP

Larkholme Close

WS152FE

Henley Grange

WS152RF

Horseshoe Drive

WS152YF

Delafield Way

WS152HT

Church Croft Gardens

WS152ST

Chaseley Road

WS152XZ

Crestwood Rise

WS152NB

Peakes Road

WS152QZ

The Beeches

WS152XU

Canaway Walk

WS152ES

Wolseley Road

WS152SG

Woodcock Road

WS152XS

Antler Drive

WS152TL

Mount Road

WS152UQ

Birches Valley

WS152XD

Lanehead Walk

WS152PQ

Thistle Close

WS152QT

Wolseley Road

WS152UH

Birches Valley

WS152RD

Bower Lane

WS152FG

Millside

WS152ET

Wolseley Road

WS152XR

Beechmere Rise

WS152RE

Daywell Rise

WS152LR

Mount Road

WS152SY

Avonlea Gardens

WS152BF

Hampton Court

WS152XY

Penk Drive North

WS152ER

Rishworth Avenue

WS152AQ

Bush Drive

WS152YQ

Horns Croft

WS152AE

Fortescue Lane

WS124PP

Marquiss Drive

WS152LQ

Chaseley Road

WS152PE

Watson Close

WS152SJ

Foxglove Close