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Rugeley Town

About

Rugeley is a market town in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, with a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces. The town centre features a range of shops, cafes, and local businesses, serving the needs of residents. Nearby, the River Trent runs through the area, providing a natural focal point for walks and outdoor activities.

The surrounding landscape includes parts of Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering woodland and heathland for recreation. Rugeley has historical ties to coal mining, though the industry has declined, leaving a legacy in the town’s architecture and community. Transport links include road and rail connections to nearby cities like Birmingham and Stafford.

Area overview

On average Rugeley Town has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rugeley Town is £37,100 per year. There are 2 schools in Rugeley Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

108

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rugeley Town Population

8,188

Population density

3,212.5 per km²

Demographics

British

7,598

92.78%

Other White

265

3.24%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.65%

Irish

0.48%

Other Asian

0.38%

Total population: 8,189

Housing

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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Rugeley Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£342,500	£223,550	£250,000	£394,375	£461,500
Flats	1	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000
Semi-Detached	35	£190,000	£147,000	£170,000	£216,250	£298,000
Terraced	33	£165,000	£111,500	£143,500	£185,000	£245,800

10 years median price trend in Rugeley Town

All postcodes in Rugeley Town

WS152NL

Wat Tyler Close

WS152PX

Fernwood Drive

WS152RL

Park View Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail