Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, WS15 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, WS15 1DB.

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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 1DB 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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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WS15 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £149k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.

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

WS15 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Springfield Avenue, 0.3km from Mossley 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1DB 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 1DB. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 119,250

14 sales · Mean £ 121,892

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

WS15 1DB 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order9
Vehicle crime9
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.2 km
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Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils0.7 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils0.9 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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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • D Clapham Fruit & Veg1.0 km
  • Brereton Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Chase Candy0.8 km
  • Chinese Medical Centre0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Shrew1.0 km
  • The Albion Inn0.9 km
  • The Colliers0.6 km
  • The Plaza0.7 km
  • Whitworth and Mason's Lounge Bar1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Daisy's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Time For Tea1.0 km
  • Arcade Cafe0.8 km
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Crumbs1.0 km
  • Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.8 km
  • Cafe Nine0.8 km
  • St Michael's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Blue Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugeley Town0.6 km
  • Rugeley1.0 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ravenhill Terrace0.1 km
  • Ravenhill Terrace0.1 km
  • Newman Grove0.2 km
  • Springfield Avenue0.2 km
  • Springfield Avenue0.2 km