Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

ARCH STREET, WS15 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARCH STREET, WS15 1DL.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 39, WS15 1DL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 29.9% year-on-year.

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

WS15 1DL is a mixed residential area on Arch Street, 0.3km from Mossley in Rugeley. Administratively it sits within Brereton and Ravenhill ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

For families considering a move, WS15 1DL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS15 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00149538 (shared with 12 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 1DL. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 127,500

38 sales · Mean £ 123,164

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

Crime around WS15 1DL is above average at 94 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 offences118
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order26
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Churchfield CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement141 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils0.4 km
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Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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Chase View Community Primary School

Good188 pupils1.1 km
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Chancel Primary School

Good217 pupils1.1 km
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Forest Hills Primary School

Inadequate91 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • D Clapham Fruit & Veg0.5 km
  • Hagley News0.9 km
  • Rugeley Post Office0.6 km
  • Chase Candy0.4 km
  • Chinese Medical Centre0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Rugeley Progressive WMC0.7 km
  • The Shrew0.5 km
  • The Vine Inn0.7 km
  • The Albion Inn0.4 km
  • The Colliers0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Daisy's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Time For Tea0.6 km
  • Arcade Cafe0.4 km
  • BHX1 Catering at Amazon0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Crumbs0.5 km
  • Rugeley Kebab House0.6 km
  • Bas`s Peartree Chippy0.8 km
  • Blue Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Italian Express0.2 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rugeley Town0.4 km
  • Rugeley1.0 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Chadwick Court0.1 km
  • Chadwick Court0.1 km
  • Wharf Road0.2 km
  • Wharf Road0.2 km
  • Lichfield Street0.2 km