WS15 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Gorse Lane, 0.5km from Ravenhill in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.
For families considering a move, WS15 1BA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00149530 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORSE LANE, WS15 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSE LANE, WS15 1BA.
384
44
£ 40,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WS15 1BA 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS15 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 176,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS15 1BA 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
Chase View Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Brereton Pharmacy0.6 km
- Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.5 km
- P Follows Butchers0.7 km
- Rugeley Service Station0.9 km
- Sebastian Mini Market0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.7 km
- Georges Fish Bar0.9 km
- St Michael's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Andys Kitchen0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Mossley Tavern0.9 km
- Pear Tree WMC0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugeley Town0.9 km
- Rugeley1.5 km
- Rugeley Trent Valley2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Madden Close0.2 km
- Madden Close0.2 km
- Sutton Close0.2 km
- Sutton Close0.2 km
- Ravenslea Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS151BA · Data under Open Government Licence