WS15 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redbrook Lane, 0.2km from Glover's Hill in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.
WS15 1AB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 21.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00149547 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDBROOK LANE, WS15 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDBROOK LANE, WS15 1AB.
362
38
£ 40,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS15 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WS15 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS15 1AB. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 208,500
6 sales · Mean £ 195,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS15 1AB has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School
Chase View Community Primary School
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Brereton Pharmacy0.1 km
- Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.0 km
- P Follows Butchers0.2 km
- Premier Brereton Stores0.5 km
- Rugeley Service Station0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Red Lion0.7 km
- Brereton Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Mossley Tavern0.8 km
- Pear Tree WMC0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Food Factory0.8 km
- Venture Point Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Hawkesyard Estate0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cafe Nine0.5 km
- Georges Fish Bar0.4 km
- St Michael's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Andys Kitchen0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugeley Town1.1 km
- Rugeley1.1 km
- Rugeley Trent Valley2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Oaktree Road0.1 km
- Redbrook Lane0.1 km
- Redbrook Lane0.1 km
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Lodge Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS151AB · Data under Open Government Licence