Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

ARMITAGE ROAD, WS15 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMITAGE ROAD, WS15 1BZ.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order7
Vehicle crime7
Other theft5

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 pupils0.7 km
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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.3 km
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Chancel Primary School

Good217 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
fastfood

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