Living in Rugeley
Rugeley is a town in Staffordshire.
Rugeley is a town. It is known for its walking, green space and strong high street. It lies on the north-eastern edge of Cannock Chase next to the River Trent; it is eight miles nor…
Where is Rugeley?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
Rugeley at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Excellent value for the region
- Typical sale price: around £208k (median of 916 sales across the built-up area)
What Rugeley is known for
- Walking & green space
- Strong high street
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Rugeley like to live in?
Rugeley is a town. It is known for its walking, green space and strong high street. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 75.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Rugeley is safer or less safe than similar places.
What is Rugeley known for?
Rugeley is known for walking & green space, strong high street, riverfront.
Is Rugeley good for families?
Families in Rugeley have 9 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 75.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Rugeley is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Rugeley likely to suit?
Rugeley may suit people who value 9 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Rugeley?
Schools here perform strongly. Rugeley has 9 rated schools within reach.
Is Rugeley a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 75.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Rugeley is safer or less safe than similar places.
How expensive is Rugeley?
Homes in Rugeley typically sell for around £208k, which is excellent value for the region. Median of 916 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Rugeley?
Rugeley is a town in Staffordshire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.