Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

YEW TREE ROAD, WS15 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YEW TREE ROAD, WS15 1AL.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS15 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WS15 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Yew Tree Road, 0.1km from Ravenhill in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS15 1AL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00149545 (shared with 6 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 1AL. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,750

14 sales · Mean £ 132,071

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

WS15 1AL has low crime rates — 27 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting11
Public order8
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School

Good209 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils0.7 km
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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils1.0 km
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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Good239 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Brereton Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • P Follows Butchers0.5 km
  • Premier Brereton Stores0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.8 km
  • Cafe Nine0.8 km
  • Georges Fish Bar0.7 km
  • St Michael's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Colliers1.0 km
  • The Plaza1.0 km
  • Lea Hall Social Club1.0 km
  • Mossley Tavern0.6 km
  • S & K Catering @ Lea Hall Social Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.9 km
  • Venture Point Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Mcdonalds0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugeley Town0.8 km
  • Rugeley1.2 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cowlishaw Way0.1 km
  • Cowlishaw Way0.1 km
  • Sutton Close0.2 km
  • Sutton Close0.2 km
  • Madden Close0.2 km