Postcode WS15 1NZ 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 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ravenhill 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 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.
The average income per household in Rugeley South & Brereton is £46,098 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from WS15 1NZ.
Rugeley South & Brereton near WS15 1NZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Rugeley Town | N/A | Walking directions to Rugeley Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ravenhill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravenhill Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £350,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £230,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 32 | £196,500 | £270 |
| Flats | 8 | £114,375 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 1NZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | 107, Armitage Road, Rugeley, WS15 1DF | Terraced | Freehold | £262,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 107, Armitage Road, Rugeley, WS15 1DF | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 109, Armitage Road, Rugeley, WS15 1DF | Flats | Leasehold | £146,500 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 18, The Lindens, Rugeley, WS15 1GR | Flats | Leasehold | £139,950 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 15, The Lindens, Rugeley, WS15 1GR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £232,500 |
In the WS15 1NZ postcode area, located within Rugeley South & Brereton, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS15 1NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Redbrook Lane, Cannock Chase, WS15 1AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Parkes
Western Springs - Elected 7 May 2026
Josh Newbury
Cannock Chase - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS15 1NZ 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 1NZ in Rugeley South & Brereton is £232,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WS15 1NZ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School (Good) and Churchfield CofE Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS15 1NZ is Rugeley Town, about 954 m away.
WS15 1NZ 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 1NZ is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Parkes (Reform UK).