Postcode WS15 2JB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Elmore Park.
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.
Rugeley Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.4% 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.
The average income per household in Rugeley Town is £40,494 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from WS15 2JB.
Rugeley Town near WS15 2JB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rugeley Town | N/A | Walking directions to Rugeley Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Elmore Park | Small | Walking directions to Elmore 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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 2JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | 3, Hill Street, Rugeley, WS15 2JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 10, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2LA | Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 17, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 4, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 3, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2LB | Detached | Freehold | £196,000 |
In the WS15 2JB postcode area, located within Rugeley Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS15 2JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Local Mini Market | St Pauls Road, Cannock Chase, WS15 2WE | Walking directions to Local Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Queensway, Cannock Chase, WS15 1NN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Bow Street, Cannock Chase, WS15 2DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Market Square Convenience Store | Market Square, Cannock Chase, WS15 2BJ | Walking directions to Market Square Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Hagley News | Hagley Road, Cannock Chase, WS15 2AL | Walking directions to Hagley News |
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 2JB, 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 2JB 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.
The median sale price around WS15 2JB in Rugeley Town is £232,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WS15 2JB, including Churchfield CofE Primary Academy (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Chase View Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS15 2JB is Rugeley Town, about 242 m away.
WS15 2JB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase covering WS15 2JB is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Parkes (Reform UK).