Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

HILLTOP, WS15 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLTOP, WS15 1DJ.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS15 1DJ 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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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 58% social renting, WS15 1DJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

WS15 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hilltop, 0.2km from Marlpits in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS15 1DJ 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00149543 (shared with 11 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 1DJ. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

WS15 1DJ has low crime rates — 34 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 offences103
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order11
Other theft10
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.2 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils0.6 km
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Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils0.6 km
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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Good239 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Daisy's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Arcade Cafe0.8 km
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Silsila0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Brereton Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Redbrook Lane Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Chase Candy0.8 km
  • Chinese Medical Centre0.9 km
  • Esso Service Station0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.5 km
  • St Michael's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Blue Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Italian Express0.6 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Albion Inn0.9 km
  • The Colliers0.8 km
  • The Plaza0.7 km
  • Lea Hall Social Club0.6 km
  • Mossley Tavern0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugeley Town0.4 km
  • Rugeley1.3 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Joseph's School0.1 km
  • Ravenhill Terrace0.2 km
  • Newman Grove0.2 km
  • Ravenhill Terrace0.2 km
  • Coppice Road0.2 km