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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 18.7% 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 £43,694 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
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Western Springs

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Western Springs area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £518,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Western Springs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached28£352,475£3,228
Flats7£112,500£2,300
Semi-Detached22£247,500£2,983
Terraced33£198,000£2,822

10 years median price trend in Western Springs

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Western Springs.

All postcodes in Western Springs

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.