Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

RAVENHILL TERRACE, WS15 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENHILL TERRACE, WS15 1BS.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

39

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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 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WS15 1BS has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 51.4% year-on-year.

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

WS15 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ravenhill Terrace, 0.3km from Ravenhill in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS15 1BS 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. 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 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 51.4% year-on-year. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00149544 (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 1BS. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 133,500

6 sales · Mean £ 129,666

Detached

£ 205,000

3 sales · Mean £ 243,833

Semi-Detached

£ 105,000

1 sales · Mean £ 105,000

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

WS15 1BS has low crime rates — 33 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 offences96
Anti-social behaviour15
Drugs8
Vehicle crime7
Other theft7

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 pupils0.5 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils0.6 km
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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils0.7 km
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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Good239 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Brereton Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Chase Candy0.9 km
  • Chinese Medical Centre1.0 km
  • Esso Service Station0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.6 km
  • Cafe Nine0.9 km
  • Georges Fish Bar1.0 km
  • St Michael's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Colliers0.8 km
  • The Plaza0.7 km
  • Lea Hall Social Club0.7 km
  • Mossley Tavern0.5 km
  • S & K Catering @ Lea Hall Social Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Arcade Cafe0.9 km
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.8 km
  • Silsila0.8 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Mcdonalds0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugeley Town0.5 km
  • Rugeley1.2 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ravenhill Terrace0.2 km
  • Ravenhill Terrace0.2 km
  • Cowlishaw Way0.2 km
  • Cowlishaw Way0.2 km
  • St Joseph's School0.2 km