Chestnut Close, Handsacre, Rugeley
House prices, sold prices and local information for WS15 4TH.
At a glance
18 property sales on Chestnut Close, Handsacre, Rugeley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £355,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £302,559. That is 24% above the Rugeley average of £287,337 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Chestnut Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WS15 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £302,559 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £235,000 | 3 Jan 2020 |
Sold prices on Chestnut Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 27 Mar 2026 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 16 Feb 2026 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 23 Sep 2025 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 1 Feb 2023 | £328,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 15 Dec 2022 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 45, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 9 Sep 2022 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 28 Jul 2022 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 28 Apr 2022 | £362,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 18 Oct 2021 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 28 Aug 2020 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 21 Feb 2020 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 3 Jan 2020 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 12 Dec 2019 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 29 Oct 2019 | £227,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 3 May 2019 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 4 Apr 2018 | £248,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 13 Jan 2017 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Chestnut Close WS15 4TH | 1 Apr 2016 | £242,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Chestnut Close | £242,000 (Apr 2016) → £430,000 (Mar 2026) | +78% over 10 yrs |
| 14, Chestnut Close | £270,000 (May 2019) → £335,000 (Dec 2022) | +24% over 4 yrs |
| 4, Chestnut Close | £248,500 (Apr 2018) → £265,000 (Aug 2020) | +7% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Chestnut Close
Crime
26 crimes were reported within about a mile of Chestnut Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Chestnut Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rugeley Trent Flood alert area
- Burton Trent Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Chestnut Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Meadow Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St James Church of England Primary Academy 103 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Longdon Hall School 81 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Croft Primary School 165 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Henry Chadwick Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School 110 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Rugeley John Taylor 147 pupils | All-through | – | Report | 2.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Rugeley Town station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
- Rugeley Trent Valley station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
- Lichfield City station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hill Top View (opp, Lichfield Road) 2 min walk
- Hill Top View (adj, Lichfield Road) 2 min walk
- Fair View (opp, Lichfield Road) 5 min walk
- Fair View (adj, Lichfield Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Brereton Surgery
88 Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley · 2.7 mi - The Langton Medical Group
Eastern Avenue, Lichfield · 2.9 mi - Yoxall
Yoxall Health Centre, Savey Lane, Burton-On-Trent · 3.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 676 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,576 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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