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Rugeley Town

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About

Rugeley Town sits within the larger Cannock Chase district, its landscape shaped by the nearby River Trent and the surrounding Chase woodland. The area's layout reflects its industrial heritage, with residential streets extending from a central core of shops and services.

The cooling towers of the former Rugeley Power Station, now being redeveloped, remain a dominant feature on the skyline. Local life often centres around the town market and the green spaces along the Trent, which provide a direct link to the wider rural setting.

Area overview

On average Rugeley Town has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rugeley Town is £40,494 per year. There are 2 schools in Rugeley Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rugeley Town is home to around 8,188 people, with a population density of about 3,212.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rugeley Town Population
8,188
Population density
3,212.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.22(+29%)
Shoplifting
24.91(+185%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.24(+43%)
Public order
9.28(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.72(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,598
92.78%
Other White
265
3.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.65%
Irish
39
0.48%
Other Asian
31
0.38%
Total population: 8,189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,757
26.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,244
18.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,146
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,068
16.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
862
12.92%
Total 16+ residents: 6,672

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,025
28.54%
Owns with a mortgage
991
27.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
726
20.22%
Social rents from council
505
14.06%
Other social rented
256
7.13%
Total households: 3,591

Property prices in Rugeley Town

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Rugeley Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,995 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rugeley Town 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 Rugeley Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£345,000
Flats1£85,995
Semi-Detached32£188,750
Terraced39£175,000

10 years median price trend in Rugeley Town

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

All postcodes in Rugeley Town

WS159ER

Anson Street

WS159GT

Western Springs

WS152DE

Monarchy Close

WS152HS

Power Station Road

WS152NR

Byron Place

WS159EZ

Anson Street

WS152BA

Anson Street

WS152DG

Bow Street

WS152EQ

Talbot Street

WS152JD

Upper Cross Road

WS159FR

Anson Street

WS153JX

Deanery Close

WS152WH

Church Street

WS152FX

Bryans Lane

WS159EL

Anson Street

WS151NS

Queensway

WS152AG

John Till Close

WS152AN

Hagley Drive

WS152BW

Market Square

WS152EH

Lichfield Street

WS152JZ

Church Street

WS151JP

Hednesford Road

WS152AT

Sheep Fair

WS152BB

Anson Street

WS152NW

Harney Court

WS159DS

Anson Street

WS152RJ

Garden View

WS152SA

March Banks

WS151NX

Curzon Place

WS152LF

Sandy Lane

WS152QA

Swallow Close

WS152PZ

Fernwood Drive

WS151JL

High Falls

WS152PL

Plovers Rise

WS152RR

Averill Drive

WS152WA

Leathermill Lane

WS152WD

Power Station Road

WS159EU

Anson Street

WS152PD

School Road

WS159GU

Western Springs

WS152JG

Holly Lodge Close

WS152RX

Hawthorn Way

WS152YJ

Arthur Wood Place

WS152AB

Church Street

WS152JH

Market Street

WS152JT

Market Street

WS152PN

Watkiss Drive

WS159GP

Western Springs

WS152HX

Burnthill Lane

WS152LB

Sandy Lane

WS152PP

Campbell Close

WS151JR

Hednesford Road

WS151NW

Queensway

WS152AA

Church Street

WS152JL

Market Street

WS151XZ

Anson Street

WS152DF

Lower Brook Street

WS159EX

Anson Street

WS152HE

Station Road

WS152RW

Jubilee Street

WS159GB

Anson Street

WS152BG

Anson Street

WS152GD

Bank Top

WS152HY

Burnthill Lane

WS152WT

Power Station Road

WS151NT

Hardie Avenue

WS152AJ

Lion Street

WS152DL

Elmore Lane

WS152SW

Mayflower Drive

WS152FU

Market Street

WS152RT

Greenfields Drive

WS159YY

Anson Street

WS152BS

Market Square

WS152EL

Horse Fair

WS152JU

Arch Street

WS152NP

Holyoake Place

WS152SN

Huntsmans Walk

WS152AZ

Western Springs

WS152HF

Burnthill Lane

WS152JS

Bryans Lane

WS152BU

Vineyard Court

WS152AY

Glenhaven

WS152RN

Park View Terrace

WS152WE

St Pauls Mews

WS151LW

St Edwards Green

WS152BY

Albion Street

WS152SE

Bayswater Road

WS159FS

Anson Street

WS152DH

Hillsprings Court

WS152HL

Love Lane

WS154XU

Anson Street

WS152DD

Royal Close

WS152YP

Frank Rogers Walk

WS151GB

Lower Birches Way

WS152DZ

Heron Street

WS152JE

Cross Road

WS152JF

Cross Road

WS152JB

Hill Street

WS152AH

Church Street

WS152DJ

Ballam Mews

Data Sources

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