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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£230,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £322K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (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
Detached25£355,000£294
Semi-Detached20£228,750£272
Terraced32£196,500£269
Flats8£114,375£209

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£287£219£274£230
2026£300£195£268£272
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

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All postcodesin Western Springs

WS152QN

Old Chancel Road

WS152AD

Fortescue Lane

WS152BE

Anson Street

WS151JP

Hednesford Road

WS152BS

Market Square

WS152JE

Cross Road

WS152HL

Love Lane

WS153JY

Bishops Grange

WS152DR

Brook Square

WS159GT

Western Springs

WS159EZ

Anson Street

WS151LD

Durham Drive

WS152AH

Church Street

WS152QH

Wolseley Road

WS152FU

Market Street

WS152DF

Lower Brook Street

WS152BJ

Market Square

WS159FR

Anson Street

WS152HN

Leathermill Lane

WS152DQ

Crossley Stone

WS152WA

Leathermill Lane

WS152YN

Edwards Close

WS152BG

Anson Street

WS159GU

Western Springs

WS152DE

Monarchy Close

WS159FS

Anson Street

WS152EP

Leyland Drive

WS152HU

Burnthill Lane

WS152SF

Coach House Lane

WS152HJ

Love Lane

WS152ES

Wolseley Road

WS154YD

Anson Street

WS152GJ

Wolseley Road

WS152BW

Market Square

WS152EH

Lichfield Street

WS152DT

Brook Square

WS152AQ

Bush Drive

WS152EU

Wolseley Road

WS152JB

Hill Street

WS152WE

St Pauls Mews

WS153JU

Vicars Croft

WS152BA

Anson Street

WS151JT

Hednesford Road

WS159ZJ

Anson Street

WS152FX

Bryans Lane

WS151GP

Hereford Way

WS152FY

Bonney Drive

WS159DS

Anson Street

WS152AJ

Lion Street

WS152EF

Keystone Lane

WS152DN

Upper Brook Street

WS152AZ

Western Springs

WS152YR

Riverside

WS152DB

Windsor Close

WS159EG

Anson Street

WS151GH

Canterbury Drive

WS153JX

Deanery Close

WS152FS

Eaton Drive

WS152HF

Burnthill Lane

WS151LA

Devonshire Drive

WS152DP

Upper Brook Street

WS151GG

Wells Close

WS152ER

Rishworth Avenue

WS152HP

Albany Drive

WS152AE

Fortescue Lane

WS152EB

King Street

WS152QP

Chadsfield Road

WS152JX

Wellington Drive

WS152BZ

Lower Brook Street

WS152HE

Station Road

WS152HT

Church Croft Gardens

WS153JZ

Deacons Way

WS152JS

Bryans Lane

WS159EL

Anson Street

WS152JP

Forge Mews

WS153YG

Anson Street

WS151GQ

Chichester Close

WS151GB

Lower Birches Way

WS159FH

Anson Street

WS154XU

Anson Street

WS152EA

St Anthonys Close

WS152LA

Sandy Lane

WS152HH

Millington Street

WS152DY

Brewery Street

WS152JL

Market Street

WS159GW

Western Springs

WS152JZ

Church Street

WS152DL

Elmore Lane

WS159YY

Anson Street

WS151LB

Bedford Way

WS152YH

Owens Close

WS159GP

Western Springs

WS151GA

Lower Birches Way

WS152HD

Orchard Close

WS151XZ

Anson Street