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WS15 1LX

Western Springs

Cannock Chase

England / West Midlands / Cannock Chase / Rugeley South & Brereton / Western Springs / WS15 1LX

Overview

Postcode WS15 1LX 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rugeley South & Brereton is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Rugeley Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Rugeley South & Brereton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,970 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

10%

Approximately 10.0% 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 of residents in Rugeley South & Brereton is £40,200 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from WS15 1LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Rugeley South & Brereton near WS15 1LX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.5 mi

Rugeley Town

N/A

0.9 mi

Rugeley Trent Valley

N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Western Springs

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Western Springs area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £440,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£340,000
Flats14£105,500
Semi-Detached33£215,000
Terraced19£188,000

10 years price trend in Western Springs

Schools

In the WS15 1LX postcode area, located within Rugeley South & Brereton, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChurchfield CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryRedbrook Hayes Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miTescoLeathermill Lane, Cannock Chase, WS15 2HN
0.3 miAldiPower Station Road, Cannock Chase, WS15 2WD
0.3 miLocal Mini MarketSt Pauls Road, Cannock Chase, WS15 2WE
0.4 miMorrisonsMarket Street, Cannock Chase, WS15 2JJ
0.5 miMarket Square Convenience StoreMarket Square, Cannock Chase, WS15 2BJ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.