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WS15 2HF

Burnthill Lane

Western Springs

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Overview

Postcode WS15 2HF 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 Town area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rugeley Town is £40,494 per year. The nearest station is Rugeley Town, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Rugeley Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Rugeley Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Rugeley Town is £40,494 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS15 2HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Rugeley Town near WS15 2HF 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 2HF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Rugeley Town

N/A

Walking directions to Rugeley Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
974.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.9(-7%)
Shoplifting
9.63(+11%)
Public order
8.76(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.01(-35%)
Other theft
5.25(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
87.61%
Bangladeshi
16
4.51%
Other White
8
2.25%
African
6
1.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.13%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
31.07%
Level 3 (A level)
59
21.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.5%
No qualifications
40
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
56.49%
Owns outright
34
25.95%
Other social rented
11
8.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.63%
Social rents from council
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 2HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 2HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 20261, Hagley Park Gardens, Rugeley, WS15 2GYSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
30 Jan 202623, Hagley Park Gardens, Rugeley, WS15 2GYSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
16 Mar 202663, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
11 Nov 202594, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2HZTerracedFreehold£175,000
03 Jul 20252, High Falls, Rugeley, WS15 1JLDetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the WS15 2HF postcode area, located within Rugeley Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS15 2HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryChurchfield CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChase View Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS15 2HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS15 2HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodQueensway, Cannock Chase, WS15 1NNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miLocal Mini MarketSt Pauls Road, Cannock Chase, WS15 2WEWalking directions to Local Mini Market

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 2HF, 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 TownE02006119
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cannock Chase 002BE01029373
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2004-05-01

Frequently asked questions about WS15 2HF

Is WS15 2HF (Rugeley Town) safe?

The area around WS15 2HF records about 62 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WS15 2HF?

The median sale price around WS15 2HF in Rugeley Town is £232,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS15 2HF?

There are 8 schools close to WS15 2HF, including Churchfield CofE Primary Academy (Good), Chase View Community Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS15 2HF?

The closest station to WS15 2HF is Rugeley Town, about 487 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS15 2HF?

WS15 2HF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,070 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS15 2HF (Rugeley Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS15 2HF is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Parkes (Reform UK).