Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

GARDEN DRIVE, WS15 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN DRIVE, WS15 1BX.

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Population

589

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS15 1BX spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 41.4% year-on-year.

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

WS15 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Garden Drive, 0.3km from Ravenhill in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, up 41.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00149541 (shared with 10 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 1BX. The average age is 37.4. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 247,500

9 sales · Mean £ 274,833

Semi-Detached

£ 294,000

1 sales · Mean £ 294,000

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

WS15 1BX has low crime rates — 23 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting11
Vehicle crime8
Public order5

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.4 km
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Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils0.9 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils1.0 km
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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Good239 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Brereton Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Chase Candy1.0 km
  • Just Personalise It1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Food Factory1.0 km
  • Arcade Cafe1.0 km
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.6 km
  • Silsila0.9 km
  • Venture Point Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.9 km
  • Cafe Nine0.6 km
  • Georges Fish Bar0.9 km
  • St Michael's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Colliers0.6 km
  • The Plaza0.8 km
  • Lea Hall Social Club0.9 km
  • Mossley Tavern0.4 km
  • S & K Catering @ Lea Hall Social Club0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugeley Town0.7 km
  • Rugeley0.9 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Garden Drive0.2 km
  • Coulthwaite Way0.2 km
  • Thorn Close0.2 km
  • Thorn Close0.2 km
  • Buckmaster Way0.2 km