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WS15 1UL

Towers Plaza

Western Springs

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Overview

Postcode WS15 1UL 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 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ravenhill Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Rugeley South & Brereton has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Rugeley South & Brereton is £46,098 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from WS15 1UL.

Flood risk

No risk

Rugeley South & Brereton near WS15 1UL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS15 1UL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRavenhill ParkMediumWalking directions to Ravenhill Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
267.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.94(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-30%)
Public order
5.99(-1%)
Burglary
3.99(-2%)
Drugs
3.49(+30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
94.41%
Other White
6
1.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.55%
Other
4
1.24%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.93%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
29.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
18.99%
No qualifications
46
17.83%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
31.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
28.67%
Owns outright
41
27.33%
Other social rented
10
6.67%
Social rents from council
5
3.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Western Springs

Median price£231,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £324K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 (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
Detached25£355,000£294
Semi-Detached20£228,750£272
Terraced29£198,000£270
Flats8£113,750£209

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£240,000£187,000
2026£382,500£112,500£215,000£224,000
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 1UL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 1UL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 20265, Middle Bannisters Road, Rugeley, WS15 1FLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£99,000
25 Jul 20259, Middle Bannisters Road, Rugeley, WS15 1FLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£120,000
31 Mar 20268, Lower Croft, Rugeley, WS15 1FNTerracedLeasehold£88,000
20 Jun 20254, Lower Croft, Rugeley, WS15 1FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
21 Nov 20259, Water Field Drive, Rugeley, WS15 1FJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£94,000

Schools

In the WS15 1UL postcode area, located within Rugeley South & Brereton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS15 1UL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryRedbrook Hayes Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 1UL, 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
ParishBrereton and RavenhillE04008869
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rugeley South & BreretonE02006120
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cannock Chase 003AE01029345
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2005-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WS15 1UL

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

The area around WS15 1UL 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.

What is the average house price near WS15 1UL?

The median sale price around WS15 1UL in Rugeley South & Brereton is £231,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS15 1UL?

There are 3 schools close to WS15 1UL, including Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School (Good), Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS15 1UL?

WS15 1UL 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).

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

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

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