Road & rail noise map for Rugeley
Town in Staffordshire, West Midlands
We analysed 829 postcodes in and around Rugeley, Staffordshire against DEFRA's Strategic Noise Mapping (Round 4, 2022). 26% of them (215) have mapped road noise of 55 dB or more by day, and <1% have mapped rail noise. 74% of postcodes have no mapped road or rail noise at all — though that reflects major-source modelling, not guaranteed quiet. The highest modelled level we found is at WS15 4LE (road noise 65.0–69.9 dB by day).
Noise map of Rugeley
How many postcodes are affected?
Road noise
| Band | Day (LAeq,16h) | Night (Lnight) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.0–59.9 dB day · 50.0–54.9 dB night | 15% (121) | 5% (41) |
| 60.0–64.9 dB day · 55.0–59.9 dB night | 6% (51) | 8% (64) |
| 65.0–69.9 dB day · 60.0–64.9 dB night | 5% (43) | <1% (8) |
| 70.0–74.9 dB day · 65.0–69.9 dB night | 0% (0) | 0% (0) |
| 75.0 dB or more day · 70.0 dB or more night | 0% (0) | 0% (0) |
| Below mapped bands / not mapped | 74% | 86% |
Rail noise
| Band | Day (LAeq,16h) | Night (Lnight) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.0–59.9 dB day · 50.0–54.9 dB night | <1% (3) | <1% (3) |
| 60.0–64.9 dB day · 55.0–59.9 dB night | <1% (3) | <1% (2) |
| 65.0–69.9 dB day · 60.0–64.9 dB night | <1% (1) | 0% (0) |
| 70.0–74.9 dB day · 65.0–69.9 dB night | 0% (0) | 0% (0) |
| 75.0 dB or more day · 70.0 dB or more night | 0% (0) | 0% (0) |
| Below mapped bands / not mapped | 99% | 99% |
Share of the 829 postcodes within ~5 km of the Rugeley centre. Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Mapping Round 4 (2022), Open Government Licence.
Noisiest postcodes in and around Rugeley
Check a specific postcode
Example searches: WS15 1HF · WS15 1JR · WS15 1DU · WS15 1DY · ST17 0XS · WS15 1PL
What this data does — and doesn't — cover
- Modelled, not measured.These are DEFRA's computer-modelled estimates (Round 4, 2022), not microphone readings at your door.
- Major sources only. The model covers major roads, major railways and large urban areas. Smaller local roads, neighbours, pubs, building sites and aircraft are not included.
- No mapped noise ≠ quiet. If a location shows no band, it means it falls outside the mapped contours — not that it is silent.
- 2022 snapshot.New roads, developments or traffic changes since 2022 won't show. The next DEFRA round is due around 2027.
More detail on the methodology page.
Bothered by road or rail noise at home?
Acoustic and secondary glazing typically cuts perceived traffic noise dramatically. We're building a free quote-matching service with vetted installers — leave your email and we'll contact you when it launches.
Nearby areas
Frequently asked questions
- How noisy is Rugeley?
- We analysed 829 postcodes in and around Rugeley, Staffordshire against DEFRA's Strategic Noise Mapping (Round 4, 2022). 26% of them (215) have mapped road noise of 55 dB or more by day, and <1% have mapped rail noise. 74% of postcodes have no mapped road or rail noise at all — though that reflects major-source modelling, not guaranteed quiet. The highest modelled level we found is at WS15 4LE (road noise 65.0–69.9 dB by day).
- Where is the most road noise in Rugeley?
- The postcodes with the highest modelled daytime levels in and around Rugeley are WS15 4LE, ST17 0XS, WS15 2YZ, based on DEFRA's 2022 model of major roads and railways.