Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

HEATH ROAD, WS15 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH ROAD, WS15 1AH.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS15 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WS15 1AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 47% 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 down 24.9% year-on-year.

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

WS15 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heath Road, 0.1km from Ravenhill in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS15 1AH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, down 24.9% 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00149545 (shared with 6 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 WS15 1AH. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 177,500

3 sales · Mean £ 167,166

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

WS15 1AH has low crime rates — 27 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour19
Shoplifting11
Public order9
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School

Good209 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils0.8 km
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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Good239 pupils1.0 km
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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Brereton Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.3 km
  • P Follows Butchers0.5 km
  • Premier Brereton Stores0.8 km
  • Rugeley Service Station0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Red Lion1.0 km
  • The Colliers0.9 km
  • Brereton Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • Mossley Tavern0.6 km
  • Pear Tree WMC0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Food Factory1.0 km
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.9 km
  • Venture Point Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Mcdonalds0.9 km
  • Hawkesyard Estate1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.9 km
  • Cafe Nine0.6 km
  • Georges Fish Bar0.7 km
  • St Michael's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugeley Town0.8 km
  • Rugeley1.1 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Buckmaster Way0.1 km
  • Buckmaster Way0.1 km
  • Coulthwaite Way0.1 km
  • Garden Drive0.1 km
  • Cowlishaw Way0.1 km