Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

WHARF ROAD, WS15 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARF ROAD, WS15 1BL.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS15 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS15 1BL — age 34, 49% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Wharf Road, 0.2km from Marlpits in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

Within the WS15 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00149539 (shared with 5 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 1BL. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
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

£ 148,000

9 sales · Mean £ 157,166

Detached

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

Semi-Detached

£ 129,000

2 sales · Mean £ 129,000

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

Crime around WS15 1BL is moderate at 52 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 offences125
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson13
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.3 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils0.9 km
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Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Chancel Primary School

Good217 pupils1.2 km
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Forest Hills Primary School

Inadequate91 pupils1.6 km
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The Hart School

Good1240 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • D Clapham Fruit & Veg0.6 km
  • Hagley News0.8 km
  • Rugeley Post Office0.7 km
  • Chase Candy0.5 km
  • Chinese Medical Centre0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Rugeley Progressive WMC0.8 km
  • The Shrew0.6 km
  • The Vine Inn0.7 km
  • The Albion Inn0.5 km
  • The Colliers0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Daisy's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Time For Tea0.6 km
  • Arcade Cafe0.4 km
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Crumbs0.6 km
  • Rugeley Kebab House0.7 km
  • Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.6 km
  • Blue Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Italian Express0.3 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugeley Town0.2 km
  • Rugeley1.2 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wharf Road0.1 km
  • Wharf Road0.1 km
  • Newman Grove0.2 km
  • Lichfield Street0.2 km
  • Rugeley Town Rail Station0.2 km