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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)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £325K

Based on 89 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 £805,000.

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
Detached37£340,000£313
Semi-Detached28£239,500£278
Terraced22£200,000£264
Flats2£150,500£246

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.