Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

RUGELEY ROAD, WS12 0PG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUGELEY ROAD, WS12 0PG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

294

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WS12 0PG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £386k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS12 0PG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rugeley Road, 0.3km from Hazelslade in Rawnsley. Administratively it sits within Rawnsley ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

For serious buyers, WS12 0PG is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £386k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS12 0PG are sourced from Output Area E00149793 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS12 0PG. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 209,000

4 sales · Mean £ 223,750

Detached

£ 402,000

7 sales · Mean £ 386,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS12 0PG has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Good197 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Fairway Lady Ltd (Professional Shop)0.8 km
  • Village Food Store0.2 km
  • Happy's0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hazelslade Inn0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Redforte Tandoori Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hednesford2.5 km
  • Rugeley Town4.8 km
  • Cannock4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hazel Slade Primary Academy0.2 km
  • Blackthorn Crescent0.2 km
  • Blackthorn Crescent0.3 km
  • Valley Road0.4 km
  • Valley Road0.4 km