WS15 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Armitage Road, 0.2km from Mossley in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.
For serious buyers, WS15 1BZ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £309k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00149540 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARMITAGE ROAD, WS15 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMITAGE ROAD, WS15 1BZ.
340
42
£ 40,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS15 1BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS15 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BZ. The average age is 42.1. 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
£ 277,475
10 sales · Mean £ 296,945
Semi-Detached
£ 163,750
4 sales · Mean £ 181,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS15 1BZ has low crime rates — 25 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
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Chase View Community Primary School
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School
Chancel Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Shrew1.0 km
- The Albion Inn0.9 km
- The Colliers0.5 km
- The Plaza0.7 km
- Lea Hall Social Club0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Daisy's Kitchen1.0 km
- Arcade Cafe0.8 km
- BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.4 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Silsila0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Brereton Pharmacy0.7 km
- Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.7 km
- Chase Candy0.8 km
- Chinese Medical Centre0.9 km
- Esso Service Station1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.9 km
- Cafe Nine0.7 km
- St Michael's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Blue Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
- Italian Express0.7 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugeley Town0.7 km
- Rugeley0.8 km
- Rugeley Trent Valley1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Springfield Avenue0.1 km
- Springfield Avenue0.1 km
- Thorn Close0.2 km
- Thorn Close0.2 km
- Ravenhill Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS151BZ · Data under Open Government Licence