Postcode WS15 2YZ is located in an urban city, within the Brereton & Ravenhill 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 42.7% 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 14 ft away from WS15 2YZ.
Rugeley Town near WS15 2YZ 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rugeley Town | N/A | Walking directions to Rugeley Town |
| 0.9 mi | Rugeley Trent Valley | N/A | Walking directions to Rugeley Trent Valley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Elmore Park | Small | Walking directions to Elmore Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Brereton & Ravenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £467,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £329,950 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £201,000 | £222 |
| Terraced | 29 | £165,000 | £216 |
| Flats | 2 | £139,475 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222,500 | £109,000 | £125,500 | £111,000 |
| 2017 | £259,950 | £78,000 | £150,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £266,995 | £100,000 | £152,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £262,500 | £105,000 | £144,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £255,250 | £106,000 | £149,500 | £148,000 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £115,000 | £164,000 | £147,000 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £127,000 | £182,210 | £174,000 |
| 2023 | £387,500 | £119,950 | £193,500 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £131,000 | £187,500 | £176,250 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £139,000 | £202,000 | £167,000 |
| 2026 | £391,475 | — | £202,000 | £168,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £163 | £153 | £140 |
| 2017 | £223 | £122 | £171 | £182 |
| 2018 | £234 | £156 | £162 | £170 |
| 2019 | £219 | £168 | £170 | £160 |
| 2020 | £239 | £164 | £167 | £162 |
| 2021 | £255 | £181 | £197 | £186 |
| 2022 | £276 | £182 | £201 | £205 |
| 2023 | £271 | £183 | £215 | £177 |
| 2024 | £271 | £197 | £211 | £204 |
| 2025 | £268 | £223 | £220 | £216 |
| 2026 | £305 | — | £243 | £218 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS15 2YZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | 43, Talbot Street, Rugeley, WS15 2EG | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 3, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2LB | Detached | Freehold | £196,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 3, Upper Brook Street, Rugeley, WS15 2DP | Other | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 15, Upper Brook Street, Rugeley, WS15 2DP | Other | Freehold | £327,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 11, Upper Brook Street, Rugeley, WS15 2DP | Other | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the WS15 2YZ postcode area, located within Rugeley Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS15 2YZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Local Mini Market | St Pauls Road, Cannock Chase, WS15 2WE | Walking directions to Local Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Bow Street, Cannock Chase, WS15 2DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Market Square, Cannock Chase, WS15 2BS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Market Square Convenience Store | Market Square, Cannock Chase, WS15 2BJ | Walking directions to Market Square Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Market Street, Cannock Chase, WS15 2JJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 2YZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Sheppard
Brereton & Ravenhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Josh Newbury
Cannock Chase - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS15 2YZ 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 2YZ in Rugeley Town is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WS15 2YZ, 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 2YZ is Rugeley Town, about 329 m away.
WS15 2YZ 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 2YZ is Josh Newbury (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Sheppard (Reform UK).