Jeffery Close Rugeley, Cannock Chase
28 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS15), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5500579.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 B; Band D in Cannock Chase costs £2,376 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Horsefair Practice, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 126 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
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (52% of about 630 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)
- Former Hillsprings Clinic, Green Lane, Rugeley: up to 23 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 13 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 2NG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| WS15 2NQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 11 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 77 m and 78 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS15 2NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 2NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugeley Trent Valley 201,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Rugeley Town 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jeffery Close Springfields | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Rugeley Town Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Rugeley Trent Valley Station Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 37.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Horsefair Practice | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northwood Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avondale House Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Police station | Rugeley Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fernwood Convenience Store Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,820 m² | 90 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,970 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brindley Bank Pumping Station, a listed building (Grade II*), 280 m north. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brindley Bank Pumping Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m north |
| Circular earthwork 400yds (360m) E of Bishton Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Etching Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Boathouse Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Long Covert | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Round Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Swan Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Deercote Valley | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 28 |
7 of the street's 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The John Bamford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chancel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| The Hart School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The St. Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Fast Food WS15 2NP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Pam's News & Booze WS15 2NP | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Oasis Store WS15 2NP | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco Express WS15 2NH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Forest Hill Primary School WS15 2PD | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| The Stags Leap WS15 2ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near William Morris Court (25); On or near Wat Tyler Close (18); On or near Harney Court (14); On or near Supermarket (13); On or near Holyoake Place (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
Allen Birt Walk · Jeffery Close · Harney Court · Richardson Way · William Morris Court · The Beeches · John Ball Close · Crabtree Way · Shugborough Road · Wat Tyler Close · Cocketts Nook · Holyoake Place
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.