A51 Cannock Chase
41 addresses across 5 postcodes (WS15), about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 5501424.
- Flood: 4 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 Cannock Chase costs £2,376 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 6% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brereton Surgery, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
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 Cannock Chase in 2026-27: Band D £2,376 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,584 | £1,848 | £2,112 | £2,376 | £2,904 | £3,432 | £3,960 | £4,752 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (18% of about 2,550 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 8.
- 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: yes, Lichfield.
Listed buildings
- BRERETON HALL, grade II*
- BARN AT REAR OF NUMBERS 179 AND 181, grade II
- BRERETON HOUSE, grade II
- Brereton War Memorial, grade II
- BRIDGE NUMBER 64 OFF ARMITAGE ROAD AT SK 0537 1708, grade II
- Cedar Lodge (Cedar Tree Guest House), grade II
- CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL, grade II
- FORECOURT WALL, PIERS, GATES AND STEPS OF BRERETON HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at The Mossley, off Armitage Road: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Former Bradbury and Brown Garage, Armitage Road, Brereton, Rugeley: up to 18 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Rugeley Power Station, Rugeley: up to 1,000 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Former Exterior Profiles Ltd, Gregory Works, Armitage Road, Brereton: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Church of St Joseph and Etheldra, Car Park, Lichfield Street, Rugeley, WS15 2EH: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Heron Court, Heron Street, Rugeley: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Hope and Anchor, 27 Redbrook Lane, Rugeley: up to 5 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at end of Wharf Road, Rugeley: up to 32 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 9 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 1LX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS15 1UZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| WS15 1NZ | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| WS15 1PX | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| WS15 3HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 65 m and 89 m above sea level (69 m on average); the ground rises about 25 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS15 1LX | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| WS15 1NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 1PX | 78% | 6% | 6% | 0% |
| WS15 1UZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 3HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugeley Town 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Rugeley Trent Valley 201,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mcdonalds Rugeley | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Rugeley Town Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Market Hall Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 35.5 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brereton Surgery | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brereton Pharmacy | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Serenity Dental Care | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Police station | Rugeley Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rugeley Mini Market | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,270 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ravenhill Park 8.1 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,460 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trent Valley | Valley | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Cawarden Springs Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Ten Acre Covert | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Hobs Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Burnt Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Dutton's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 43 |
5 of the street's 43 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 Cannock Chase: see them on the Cannock Chase page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugeley John Taylor | All-through | 3–18 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chancel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chase View Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Hart School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colliers WS15 1LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Mcdonalds WS15 1LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Mossley Tavern WS15 1DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (staffordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WS15 1LX: 22 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- WS15 1UZ: 15 addresses of 109 in the postcode
- WS15 1NZ: 2 addresses
- WS15 1PX: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
- WS15 3HL: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Trent View Close · Towers Business Park
All the streets in WS15 and across Cannock Chase.
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.