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About

Western Springs ward sits in the northern section of the Cannock Chase district, bordered by the A460 and residential areas like Hednesford. The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing estates and significant green corridors, including the extensive Valley Park that follows the Hednesford Hills. Industrial units are located near the major road networks, contributing to the local economy alongside community-focused retail and services.

A notable aspect is the presence of the Chasewater Railway, a preserved heritage line that operates steam and diesel locomotives along the reservoir's southern shore. The area includes parts of the large Chasewater Country Park, offering water sports and walking trails around the reservoir. This blend of residential development, light industry, and substantial recreational water space defines the ward's practical character.

Area overview

On average Western Springs has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Western Springs is £43,661 per year. There are 1 schools in Western Springs: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Western Springs

Median price£232,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £324K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Western Springs area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £518,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Western Springs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£350,000£294
Semi-Detached21£230,000£272
Terraced32£196,500£270
Flats8£114,375£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Western Springs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Western Springs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£94,000£139,000£137,000
2017£252,500£92,500£161,000£152,500
2018£255,000£90,000£165,000£147,000
2019£244,000£83,000£172,000£150,500
2020£286,250£89,500£183,000£149,750
2021£290,000£98,500£199,975£175,000
2022£322,500£110,000£232,500£175,000
2023£329,975£119,000£208,000£182,000
2024£313,000£104,000£210,000£201,000
2025£330,000£110,000£241,000£187,000
2026£382,500£113,125£215,000£219,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Western Springs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Western Springs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£178£164£160
2017£196£163£175£186
2018£215£168£207£171
2019£214£180£203£167
2020£217£174£196£194
2021£243£187£225£187
2022£261£201£246£226
2023£263£194£252£219
2024£276£197£263£209
2025£286£219£277£230
2026£300£184£268£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Western Springs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Western Springs in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cannock Chase district.

Band A£1,584
Band B£1,848
Band C£2,112
Band D£2,376
Band E£2,904
Band F£3,432
Band G£3,960
Band H£4,752

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Western Springs ward.

Local councillors

John Parkes

Western Springs - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Western Springs

What is the average house price in Western Springs?

The median sale price in Western Springs is £232,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Western Springs?

Western Springs has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Western Springs?

Western Springs scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Western Springs sits around rank 13,569 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Western Springs?

The average household income in Western Springs is around £43,661 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Western Springs?

Western Springs is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Parkes (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Western Springs

WS152BT

Bow Street

WS152ET

Wolseley Road

WS152AG

John Till Close

WS152FB

Levett Grange

WS151GJ

Truro Close

WS152AS

Elmore Lane

WS152BY

Albion Street

WS159GA

Anson Street

WS152HA

Old Eaton Road

WS159LD

Anson Street

WS152FW

Blakeley Close

WS151JL

High Falls

WS152HB

Mersey Close

WS159EX

Anson Street

WS151LX

Armitage Road

WS152QW

Tithebarn Road

WS152WH

Church Street

WS152QT

Wolseley Road

WS152HG

Power Station Road

WS151HF

Pear Tree Court

WS152GB

Western Springs

WS152TD

Richardson Way

WS152HZ

Burnthill Lane

WS152DJ

Ballam Mews

WS152WB

Trent Business Park

WS152DD

Royal Close

WS152QL

Chadsfield Road

WS152HX

Burnthill Lane

WS151LG

Cardigan Avenue

WS152JN

Bryans Lane

WS152BP

Eaton Croft

WS152JJ

Market Street

WS151JZ

Surrey Close

WS151GF

Salisbury Close

WS152EG

Talbot Street

WS151NZ

Western Springs

WS151GL

York Close

WS152EZ

Old Eaton Road

WS152LF

Sandy Lane

WS152DG

Bow Street

WS152AT

Sheep Fair

WS152GY

Hagley Park Gardens

WS152EY

Brindley Bank Road

WS151UL

Towers Plaza

WS152JT

Market Street

WS152EJ

Horse Fair

WS159ER

Anson Street

WS152HY

Burnthill Lane

WS152LE

Sarah Challinor Close

WS152JG

Holly Lodge Close

WS152BU

Vineyard Court

WS151LE

Somerset Avenue

WS151UZ

Towers Business Park

WS151JY

Cornwall Court

WS152EX

Old Eaton Road

WS159EU

Anson Street

WS152JY

Phoenix Close

WS151JS

Hednesford Road

WS151LF

Somerset Avenue

WS151JN

Rutland Avenue

WS152AA

Church Street

WS152XX

Lanrick Gardens

WS152BQ

Anson Street

WS152HS

Power Station Road

WS151JU

Hednesford Road

WS152WD

Power Station Road

WS152DU

Brook Square

WS152JD

Upper Cross Road

WS152EW

Wolseley Road

WS152GA

Western Springs

WS151GD

Chester Road

WS159ET

Anson Street

WS152BL

Market Square

WS159FG

Anson Street

WS152BX

Taylors Lane

WS152JU

Arch Street

WS152ED

Keystone Mews

WS152JW

Mill Lane

WS159GB

Anson Street

WS151JX

Essex Drive

WS152AF

John Till Close

WS152QR

Wolseley Road

WS152AB

Church Street

WS152JF

Cross Road

WS152EE

Elizabethan Way

WS152HR

Tannery Close

WS152QJ

Wolseley Road

WS152HW

Burnthill Lane

WS152BB

Anson Street

WS151GE

Worcester Close

WS152JH

Market Street

WS152FR

Eaton Drive

WS152JR

Queen Street

WS152QS

Portobello

WS153YW

Anson Street

WS152JA

Somerville Terrace

WS152DZ

Heron Street

WS152EQ

Talbot Street

WS152WT

Power Station Road

WS151UW

Towers Plaza