A51 Cannock Chase, Lichfield
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS15), about 350 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 23401656.
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Lichfield costs £2,352 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brereton Surgery, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 160 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Lichfield in 2026-27: Band D £2,352 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,568 | £1,829 | £2,091 | £2,352 | £2,875 | £3,397 | £3,920 | £4,704 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (48% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Wheelhouse Road, Rugeley: up to 15 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Former Exterior Profiles Ltd, Gregory Works, Armitage Road, Brereton: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Rugeley Power Station, Rugeley: up to 2,300 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Castle Inn, 141 Main Road, Brereton, Rugeley, WS15 1DX: up to 27 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Main Road, Brereton (between Cedar Tree Hotel and Library): up to 27 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Bradbury and Brown Garage, Armitage Road, Brereton, Rugeley: up to 18 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Hope and Anchor, 27 Redbrook Lane, Rugeley: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the footway (standard works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 5 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS15 1FP | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 1 / 8 | unlikely |
| WS15 1FA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 72 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS15 1FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 1FP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugeley Town 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Rugeley Trent Valley 201,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ash Tree Inn Brereton | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Rugeley Town Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Complete Car Park Solutions | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 34.5 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brereton Surgery | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brereton Pharmacy | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Serenity Dental Care | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Samuel Johnson Hospital | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Police station | Rugeley Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Esso Rugeley, Brereton | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ravenhill Park 8.1 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,460 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brereton Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brereton Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hobs Hill | Hill | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Breretonhill Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Elm Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Gorsy Bank | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Trent Valley | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Horsepasture Pools | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lichfield: see them on the Lichfield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rugeley John Taylor | All-through | 3–18 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chase View Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brereton Community Shop @ Brereton Community Centre | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Cafe Ru 1086 WS15 1UL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Premier Inn WS15 1UZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| The Ash Tree WS15 1PL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Venture Point Coffee Shop WS15 1UZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Middle Croft (9); On or near Middle Bannisters Road (7); On or near Oak Tree Way (6); On or near Nooks Croft (5); On or near Salts Croft (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 24% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands): Utility asset works, 16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Oak Tree Way · Trent Leasow · Water Field Drive · Middle Bannisters Road · Lower Croft · Middle Bannisters Road · Bannisters Court · Nooks Croft · Great Meadow Lane · Horseley Croft · Nooks Croft · St Thomas Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.