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About

Werrington ward lies in the north-eastern corner of the Staffordshire Moorlands district. It is primarily a rural area, encompassing the large village of Werrington itself along with several smaller settlements and surrounding farmland. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields and hedgerows, with the land gradually rising towards the moorland edges. The area is situated near the border with Derbyshire.

The ward is traversed by the Caldon Canal, a historic waterway that provides a linear route for walking and boating. Local geography includes the valley of the River Churnet, which influences the settlement pattern. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy. The area is connected by the A52 road, linking it to the wider region.

Area overview

On average Werrington has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 0.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Werrington is £46,409 per year. Werrington is home to around 3,114 people, with a population density of about 721.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Werrington Population
3,114
Population density
721.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.59(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.6(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.21(-56%)
Other theft
2.25(-60%)
Public order
2.25(-63%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,028
97.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.61%
Other White
18
0.58%
Indian
12
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.35%
Total population: 3,116

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
752
28.38%
Level 3 (A level)
500
18.87%
No qualifications
479
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
365
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
257
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 2,650

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
768
57.57%
Owns with a mortgage
466
34.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
67
5.02%
Other forms of private rent
20
1.5%
Social rents from council
5
0.37%
Total households: 1,334

Property prices in Werrington

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £275K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Werrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Werrington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£294,250£273
Semi-Detached28£221,500£246
Flats1£120,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Werrington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werrington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194,975£158,000
2017£215,000£160,500£159,000
2018£175,000£162,000£195,000
2019£200,000£160,000£107,500
2020£245,000£170,000£180,000
2021£270,000£190,000£155,500
2022£320,000£200,000£135,000
2023£284,000£215,000£142,500
2024£247,500£195,500£188,000
2025£285,000£205,000£150,250
2026£255,750£231,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werrington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werrington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£172
2017£193£172£183
2018£211£166£189
2019£204£177£196
2020£219£187£191
2021£245£194£264
2022£270£212£228
2023£267£219£237
2024£250£209£261
2025£275£229£236
2026£342£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Werrington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Werrington in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Werrington

Is Werrington safe?

Werrington records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Werrington?

The median sale price in Werrington is £238,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Werrington?

Werrington scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Werrington sits around rank 27,491 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 Werrington?

The average household income in Werrington is around £46,409 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Werrington?

Werrington is represented by 2 elected councillors: David Shaw (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ross David Ward (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.