Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

ARMITAGE ROAD, WS15 1DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

315

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Good239 pupils1.0 km
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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils1.1 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Food Factory0.8 km
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.6 km
  • Venture Point Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Mcdonalds0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
fastfood

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
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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