The village of Stowe-by-Chartley is located within the county of Staffordshire.
The Parish Church is called Stowe-by-Chartley: St John the Baptist and serves the parish of Stowe-by-Chartley: St John the Baptist and the benefice of Mid Trent and belongs to the diocese of Lichfield.
Stowe-by-Chartley is situated in the West Midlands and is governed by Stafford, council.