Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

WS15 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS15 1AW.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

37

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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 1AW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WS15 1AW is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Ravenhill in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

For families considering a move, WS15 1AW represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00149529 (shared with 16 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 1AW. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

WS15 1AW has low crime rates — 29 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 offences72
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting11
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5

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 pupils0.4 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils0.6 km
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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils0.9 km
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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Good239 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Brereton Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • News and Booze Express1.0 km
  • P Follows Butchers0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.7 km
  • Cafe Nine0.9 km
  • Georges Fish Bar0.8 km
  • St Michael's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Colliers1.0 km
  • The Plaza1.0 km
  • Lea Hall Social Club0.9 km
  • Mossley Tavern0.6 km
  • S & K Catering @ Lea Hall Social Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.9 km
  • Silsila1.0 km
  • Venture Point Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Mcdonalds0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugeley Town0.7 km
  • Rugeley1.3 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley2.2 km

Bus Stops

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