WS15 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Springhill Terrace, 0.2km from Ravenhill in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS15 1BU 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00149544 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGHILL TERRACE, WS15 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGHILL TERRACE, WS15 1BU.
330
39
£ 40,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS15 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, WS15 1BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS15 1BU. The average age is 39.3. 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
Terraced
£ 174,000
3 sales · Mean £ 164,833
Semi-Detached
£ 128,000
2 sales · Mean £ 128,000
Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS15 1BU has low crime rates — 29 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School
Chase View Community Primary School
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Brereton Pharmacy0.6 km
- Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.5 km
- Chase Candy1.0 km
- Chinese Medical Centre1.0 km
- Esso Service Station1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.6 km
- Cafe Nine0.9 km
- Georges Fish Bar0.9 km
- St Michael's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Colliers0.8 km
- The Plaza0.8 km
- Lea Hall Social Club0.8 km
- Mossley Tavern0.5 km
- S & K Catering @ Lea Hall Social Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Arcade Cafe1.0 km
- BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.8 km
- Silsila0.8 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- Mcdonalds0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugeley Town0.6 km
- Rugeley1.2 km
- Rugeley Trent Valley2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cowlishaw Way0.1 km
- Cowlishaw Way0.2 km
- Ravenhill Terrace0.2 km
- Ravenhill Terrace0.2 km
- Sutton Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS151BU · Data under Open Government Licence