Town Pop. 24,319

Living in Rugeley: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rugeley scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 60/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 52/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 8 places in the WS15 postcode district. No category drops below 50/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The WS15 district averages 52/100, putting Rugeley 6 points above its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WS15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,018 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 275 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Shoplifting 207 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 174 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 145 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 507 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 147 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 106 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 101 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 35
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
52
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 13 within 4km
1Outstanding9Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • The St. Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Chancel Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Chase View Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Churchfield CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Etching Hill CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Redbrook Hayes Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Hart SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The John Bamford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital11.1 mi
New Cross Hospital11.9 mi
Good Hope Hospital12.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,527 patients per GP
4dentists6pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)96.8%
available across Cannock Chase
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 506 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.1%Student3%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary35.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Cannock Chase · 2026-27
A £1,584
B £1,848
C £2,112
D £2,376
E £2,904
F £3,432
G £3,960
H £4,752
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
60
Rugeley Town 0.2 mi
Rugeley Trent Valley 0.9 mi
Hednesford 4.3 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 6.5 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 6.6 mi
JT7 M6 Toll 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 124
Takeaways Ample 19
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £217,500 163
Detached £332,500 42
Semi-detached £217,500 59
Terraced £184,500 50
Flat / Maisonette £117,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£105k £185k £268k £349k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Colton (Lichfield) 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hill Ridware 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Longdon 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Handsacre and Armitage 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Longdon 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Little Haywood 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cannock Wood 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rawnsley 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Haywood 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rileyhill 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Abbots Bromley 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
King's Bromley 38 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rugeley a nice place to live?

Rugeley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rugeley is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rugeley?

Rugeley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 2,326 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rugeley?

Among the top-rated schools in Rugeley are The St. Mary's CofE Primary School, Chancel Primary School and Chase View Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Rugeley in total.

What are house prices like in Rugeley?

The current median house price in Rugeley is £217,500, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £332,500, semi-detached £217,500, terraced £184,500, flat £117,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 163 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rugeley in context

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Postcode districts in Rugeley

WS15 52 ⇄

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