Postcode WS15 2YW is located in an urban city, within the Etching Hill & the Heath ward of Cannock Chase in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rugeley Town area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rugeley Town is £40,494 per year. The nearest station is Rugeley Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Green Lane Park.
Rugeley Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,700 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Rugeley Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.2% 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.
The average income per household in Rugeley Town is £40,494 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from WS15 2YW.
Rugeley Town near WS15 2YW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rugeley Town | N/A | Walking directions to Rugeley Town |
| 0.8 mi | Rugeley Trent Valley | N/A | Walking directions to Rugeley Trent Valley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Park |
| 0.2 mi | Elmore Park | Small | Walking directions to Elmore Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in Etching Hill & the Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,995 up to £1,850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £135,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Etching Hill & the Heath
In the WS15 2YW postcode area, located within Rugeley Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS15 2YW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hagley News | Hagley Road, Cannock Chase, WS15 2AL | Walking directions to Hagley News |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Bow Street, Cannock Chase, WS15 2DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Market Square Convenience Store | Market Square, Cannock Chase, WS15 2BJ | Walking directions to Market Square Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Cannock Chase, WS15 2DH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Market Square, Cannock Chase, WS15 2BS | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Cannock Chase district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS15 2YW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steven Deakin
Etching Hill & the Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Josh Newbury
Cannock Chase - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.