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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Rugeley North & Etchinghill area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rugeley North & Etchinghill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached37£320,000£3,373
Flats4£148,750£2,753
Semi-Detached24£231,250£2,996
Terraced24£215,000£2,924

10 years median price trend in Rugeley North & Etchinghill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rugeley North & Etchinghill.

All postcodes in Rugeley North & Etchinghill

WS152SS

Briar Close

WS152TJ

Church Lane

WS152UU

Fair Oaks

WS152TG

St Johns Close

WS152UR

The Pingle

WS152SZ

Ingleside

WS152LL

Stonehouse Road

WS152TA

Rutherglen Close

WS152XG

Redmond Close

WS152UF

Kingsley Wood Road

WS152XN

Roseway

WS152HP

Albany Drive

WS152TN

Finches Hill

WS152NA

Rangers Walk

WS152NF

Chaseley Road

WS152UW

Slitting Mill Road

WS151QP

Seven Springs

WS152XX

Lanrick Gardens

WS152LH

Chaseley Road

WS152YB

Quarry Close

WS152EX

Old Eaton Road

WS152LZ

Riders Way

WS152HB

Mersey Close

WS152LT

Chaseley Close

WS152LU

East Butts Road

WS153JU

Vicars Croft

WS153JY

Bishops Grange

WS152ND

Peakes Road

WS152XA

Gorseburn Way

WS152XB

Ferncombe Drive

WS152FR

Eaton Drive

WS152RG

Hutchinson Close

WS152SU

Charnwood Close

WS152FS

Eaton Drive

WS152XE

Lansdowne Way

WS152QP

Chadsfield Road

WS152LW

Etching Hill Road

WS152YG

Sheringham Drive

WS152UA

Penkridge Bank Road

WS152XT

Farm Close

WS152LG

Chaseley Road

WS152SX

Fairmount Way

WS152TW

Pump Lane

WS152YA

Shugborough Road

WS152TR

Bower Lane

WS152QH

Wolseley Road

WS152PA

Crabtree Way

WS152XL

Cheviot Drive

WS152UX

Sheepwash Row

WS152US

Lady Hill Terrace

WS152QG

Stag Close

WS152SF

Coach House Lane

WS152TS

Bower Lane

WS152SD

The Oaklands

WS152UT

Forge Row

WS152EZ

Old Eaton Road

WS152PF

Daffodil Walk

WS152NG

Allen Birt Walk

WS152LY

Peakes Road

WS152EW

Wolseley Road

WS152UN

Slitting Mill Road

WS152TX

Stafford Brook Road

WS152UE

Penkridge Bank Road

WS152LJ

Chaseley Road

WS152NT

Bracken Way

WS152TZ

Penkridge Bank Road

WS152UP

Post Office Lane

WS152TQ

Church Close

WS152XJ

Highland Way

WS152UZ

Moors Gorse

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.