WS15 1BY 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS15, WS15 1BY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00149541 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARMITAGE ROAD, WS15 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMITAGE ROAD, WS15 1BY.
589
37
£ 40,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WS15 1BY — age 37, 91% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS15 1BY. The average age is 37.4. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS15 1BY has low crime rates — 19 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
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School
Chase View Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Brereton Pharmacy0.5 km
- Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.5 km
- News and Booze Express1.0 km
- P Follows Butchers0.7 km
- Premier Brereton Stores0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Food Factory0.8 km
- BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.6 km
- Silsila1.0 km
- Venture Point Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Mcdonalds0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Cafe Nine0.5 km
- Georges Fish Bar0.8 km
- St Michael's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Blue Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Colliers0.6 km
- The Plaza0.9 km
- Mossley Tavern0.4 km
- Rugeley Billiards&Snooker Club1.0 km
- Pear Tree WMC0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rugeley0.7 km
- Rugeley Town0.9 km
- Rugeley Trent Valley2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Thorn Close0.0 km
- Thorn Close0.0 km
- Wheelhouse Road0.3 km
- Buckmaster Way0.3 km
- Wheelhouse Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS151BY · Data under Open Government Licence