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WS15 2TD

Richardson Way

Western Springs

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Overview

Postcode WS15 2TD 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 North & Etchinghill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rugeley North & Etchinghill is £51,464 per year. The nearest station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Rugeley North & Etchinghill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Rugeley North & Etchinghill has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Rugeley North & Etchinghill is £51,464 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from WS15 2TD.

Flood risk

No risk

Rugeley North & Etchinghill near WS15 2TD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rugeley Trent Valley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS15 2TD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rugeley Trent Valley

N/A

Walking directions to Rugeley Trent Valley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
540
Population density
6,214 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.22(-22%)
Public order
6.72(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.7(-56%)
Shoplifting
4.03(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.03(-45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
492
91.11%
Other White
15
2.78%
Indian
12
2.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.3%
Total population: 540

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
96
22.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
96
22.43%
No qualifications
81
18.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
16.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 428

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
93
41.89%
Owns outright
59
26.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
18.02%
Other social rented
10
4.5%
Shared ownership
9
4.05%
Total households: 222

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 2TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 2TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Aug 202517, Richardson Way, Rugeley, WS15 2TDTerracedFreehold£245,000
01 Aug 20259, Richardson Way, Rugeley, WS15 2TDFlatsFreehold£188,500
22 Aug 2025135, Wolseley Road, Rugeley, WS15 2QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
01 Aug 202522, Watson Close, Rugeley, WS15 2PEDetachedFreehold£190,000
30 Apr 202643, John Ball Close, Rugeley, WS15 2NNTerracedFreehold£154,000

Schools

In the WS15 2TD postcode area, located within Rugeley North & Etchinghill, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS15 2TD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryForest Hills Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryChancel Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe John Bamford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS15 2TD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressJeffery Close, Cannock Chase, WS15 2NHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSparCannock Chase, WS15 2DHWalking directions to Spar

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 2TD, 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 North & EtchinghillE02006118
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cannock Chase 001DE01029371
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2004-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WS15 2TD

Is WS15 2TD (Rugeley North & Etchinghill) safe?

The area around WS15 2TD records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS15 2TD?

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

What schools are near WS15 2TD?

There are 4 schools close to WS15 2TD, including Forest Hills Primary School (Requires improvement), Chancel Primary School (Good) and The John Bamford Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS15 2TD?

The closest station to WS15 2TD is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 1,028 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS15 2TD?

WS15 2TD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,338 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS15 2TD (Rugeley North & Etchinghill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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