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WS15 1HF

Pear Tree Court

Western Springs

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Overview

Postcode WS15 1HF is located in an urban city, within the Western Springs ward of Cannock Chase in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rugeley South & Brereton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Rugeley South & Brereton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Rugeley South & Brereton has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rugeley South & Brereton is £46,098 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS15 1HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Rugeley South & Brereton near WS15 1HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rugeley Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS15 1HF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Rugeley Town

N/A

Walking directions to Rugeley Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
6,420.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.11(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.18(-43%)
Vehicle crime
6.18(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.86(-33%)
Other theft
4.42(-22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
89.68%
Other White
26
7.67%
Indian
2
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.59%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
27.13%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
37.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
30.71%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.29%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.43%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 1HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 1HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20263, Pear Tree Court, Rugeley, WS15 1HFFlatsLeasehold£98,500
13 Feb 202640, Landor Crescent, Rugeley, WS15 1LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
30 Jan 202654, Hednesford Road, Rugeley, WS15 1JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£274,000
21 Nov 202523, Coppice Road, Rugeley, WS15 1LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
05 Nov 202596, Lower Birches Way, Rugeley, WS15 1GBDetachedFreehold£305,001

Schools

In the WS15 1HF postcode area, located within Rugeley South & Brereton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS15 1HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryChase View Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChurchfield CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS15 1HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS15 1HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodQueensway, Cannock Chase, WS15 1NNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS15 1HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Parkes

Western Springs - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Josh Newbury

Cannock Chase - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictCannock ChaseE07000192
Parliamentary ConstituencyCannock ChaseE14001150
WardWestern SpringsE05015753
ParishRugeleyE04008875
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rugeley South & BreretonE02006120
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cannock Chase 003EE01029374
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2005-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WS15 1HF

Is WS15 1HF (Rugeley South & Brereton) safe?

The area around WS15 1HF records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near WS15 1HF?

The median sale price around WS15 1HF in Rugeley South & Brereton is £232,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS15 1HF?

There are 5 schools close to WS15 1HF, including Chase View Community Primary School (Good), Churchfield CofE Primary Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS15 1HF?

The closest station to WS15 1HF is Rugeley Town, about 536 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS15 1HF?

WS15 1HF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,196 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS15 1HF (Rugeley South & Brereton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS15 1HF is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Parkes (Reform UK).