Postcode WS15 2WT 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 very high crime levels, with around 227.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no 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 8,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Rugeley Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 227.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from WS15 2WT.
Rugeley Town near WS15 2WT has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rugeley Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rugeley Town | N/A | Walking directions to Rugeley Town |
| 0.7 mi | Rugeley Trent Valley | N/A | Walking directions to Rugeley Trent Valley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 2WT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 | 75, Queen Street, Rugeley, WS15 2JR | Flats | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 7, Mill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 19, Anson Mews, Rugeley, WS15 2HN | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 6, Anson Mews, Rugeley, WS15 2HN | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 9, Anson Mews, Rugeley, WS15 2HN | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the WS15 2WT postcode area, located within Rugeley Town, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS15 2WT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Leathermill Lane, Cannock Chase, WS15 2HS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Power Station Road, Cannock Chase, WS15 2WD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Market Street, Cannock Chase, WS15 2JJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Market Square, Cannock Chase, WS15 2BS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Market Square Convenience Store | Market Square, Cannock Chase, WS15 2BJ | Walking directions to Market Square Convenience Store |
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 2WT, 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 2WT records about 228 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2WT in Rugeley Town is £232,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WS15 2WT, including Churchfield CofE Primary Academy (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Chancel Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS15 2WT is Rugeley Town, about 820 m away.
WS15 2WT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,085 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 2WT is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Parkes (Reform UK).