Postcode WS15 1BL is located in an urban city, within the Brereton & Ravenhill ward of Cannock Chase in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rugeley South & Brereton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rugeley South & Brereton is £46,098 per year. The nearest station is Rugeley Town, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Elmore Park.
Rugeley South & Brereton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,721 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Rugeley South & Brereton has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rugeley South & Brereton is £46,098 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from WS15 1BL.
Rugeley South & Brereton near WS15 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rugeley Town located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rugeley Town | N/A | Walking directions to Rugeley Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Elmore Park | Small | Walking directions to Elmore Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Brereton & Ravenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £467,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £329,950 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £201,000 | £222 |
| Terraced | 29 | £165,000 | £216 |
| Flats | 2 | £139,475 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222,500 | £109,000 | £125,500 | £111,000 |
| 2017 | £259,950 | £78,000 | £150,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £266,995 | £100,000 | £152,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £262,500 | £105,000 | £144,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £255,250 | £106,000 | £149,500 | £148,000 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £115,000 | £164,000 | £147,000 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £127,000 | £182,210 | £174,000 |
| 2023 | £387,500 | £119,950 | £193,500 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £131,000 | £187,500 | £176,250 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £139,000 | £202,000 | £167,000 |
| 2026 | £391,475 | — | £202,000 | £168,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £163 | £153 | £140 |
| 2017 | £223 | £122 | £171 | £182 |
| 2018 | £234 | £156 | £162 | £170 |
| 2019 | £219 | £168 | £170 | £160 |
| 2020 | £239 | £164 | £167 | £162 |
| 2021 | £255 | £181 | £197 | £186 |
| 2022 | £276 | £182 | £201 | £205 |
| 2023 | £271 | £183 | £215 | £177 |
| 2024 | £271 | £197 | £211 | £204 |
| 2025 | £268 | £223 | £220 | £216 |
| 2026 | £305 | — | £243 | £218 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | 5, Wharf Road, Rugeley, WS15 1BL | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 5, Wharf Road, Rugeley, WS15 1BL | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 48, Hindley View, Rugeley, WS15 1FF | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 17, Hindley View, Rugeley, WS15 1FF | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | 29, Hindley View, Rugeley, WS15 1FF | Flats | Leasehold | £87,000 |
In the WS15 1BL postcode area, located within Rugeley South & Brereton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS15 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Local Mini Market | St Pauls Road, Cannock Chase, WS15 2WE | Walking directions to Local Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Queensway, Cannock Chase, WS15 1NN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Market Square, Cannock Chase, WS15 2BS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Bow Street, Cannock Chase, WS15 2DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Market Square Convenience Store | Market Square, Cannock Chase, WS15 2BJ | Walking directions to Market Square Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Cannock Chase district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS15 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Sheppard
Brereton & Ravenhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Josh Newbury
Cannock Chase - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS15 1BL records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WS15 1BL in Rugeley South & Brereton is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WS15 1BL, including Churchfield CofE Primary Academy (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Chase View Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS15 1BL is Rugeley Town, about 190 m away.
WS15 1BL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,721 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS15 1BL is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Sheppard (Reform UK).