Postcode WS15 1UW 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 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.
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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from WS15 1UW.
Rugeley South & Brereton near WS15 1UW 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 1UW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2025 | Zipvit Ltd, Towers Business Park, Rugeley, WS15 1UZ | Other | Freehold | £5,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 5, Middle Bannisters Road, Rugeley, WS15 1FL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £99,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 9, Middle Bannisters Road, Rugeley, WS15 1FL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 44, Langley Way, Rugeley, WS15 1SU | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 44, Langley Way, Rugeley, WS15 1SU | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 |
In the WS15 1UW postcode area, located within Rugeley South & Brereton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 1UW, 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 1UW 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 1UW 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 3 schools close to WS15 1UW, 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.
WS15 1UW 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 1UW is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Parkes (Reform UK).