Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

CHERRY TREE ROAD, WS15 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY TREE ROAD, WS15 1AY.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WS15 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% 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.

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

WS15 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Cherry Tree Road, 0.5km from Ravenhill in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00149530 (shared with 13 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 1AY. The average age is 44.0. 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 Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 190,750

6 sales · Mean £ 205,916

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

WS15 1AY has low crime rates — 26 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order9
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Good239 pupils1.1 km
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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Drinks Hut0.8 km
  • Ghuman Stores0.6 km
  • P Follows Butchers0.6 km
  • Premier Brereton Stores0.9 km
  • Rugeley Service Station0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Pear Tree WMC0.7 km
  • Mossley Tavern1.0 km
  • Red Lion1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Andys Kitchen0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • The Mayflower0.8 km
  • Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.8 km
  • Georges Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugeley Town1.0 km
  • Rugeley1.6 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Madden Close0.2 km
  • Madden Close0.2 km
  • Ravenslea Road0.3 km
  • Ravenslea Road0.3 km
  • Sutton Close0.3 km