WS15 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Armitage Road, 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £309k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00149538 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARMITAGE ROAD, WS15 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMITAGE ROAD, WS15 1DF.
315
39
£ 40,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 39, WS15 1DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS15 1DF. The average age is 38.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 269,500
2 sales · Mean £ 269,500
Flat
£ 146,500
1 sales · Mean £ 146,500
Detached
£ 281,500
10 sales · Mean £ 307,595
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS15 1DF has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Chase View Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Brereton Pharmacy0.5 km
- Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.5 km
- P Follows Butchers0.7 km
- Premier Brereton Stores0.8 km
- Rugeley Service Station0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Food Factory0.8 km
- BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.6 km
- Venture Point Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Mcdonalds0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Cafe Nine0.4 km
- Georges Fish Bar0.8 km
- St Michael's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Italian Express1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Colliers0.6 km
- The Plaza1.0 km
- Mossley Tavern0.5 km
- Pear Tree WMC0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugeley0.7 km
- Rugeley Town1.0 km
- Rugeley Trent Valley2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Thorn Close0.0 km
- Thorn Close0.1 km
- Wheelhouse Road0.2 km
- Wheelhouse Road0.2 km
- Buckmaster Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS151DF · Data under Open Government Licence