Riverside Rugeley, Cannock Chase
37 addresses across 3 postcodes (WS15), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5504466.
- Flood: 28 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 A; Band D in Cannock Chase costs £2,376 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 69% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Elmore Park, is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 67 to 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 29 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Aelfgar Surgery, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2022 | UNIT 17-18 WS15 2YR | Other | £1,801,942 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 May 2014 | UNIT 17 WS15 2YR | Other | £815,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 A (33% of about 1,920 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 Pendlebury Garage and Petrol Station, 5 Wolseley Road, Rugeley, WS15 2QH: up to 95 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 9 Wolseley Road, Rugeley: up to 7 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Car-park next to The Red Lion, Market Street, Rugeley: up to 14 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Rugeley Police Station, Anson Street, Rugeley: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 27 Market Street, Rugeley, WS15 2BS: up to 9 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Aelfgar School, Taylors Lane, Rugeley: up to 58 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Colton Road, Rugeley: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Heron Court, Heron Street, Rugeley: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (640 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 22 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 12 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS15 2YR | zone 3 | 12 / 4 / 7 | unlikely |
| WS15 2HS | zone 3 | 10 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| WS15 2WB | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 67 m and 69 m above sea level (68 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS15 2HS | 100% | 69% | 69% | 0% |
| WS15 2WB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 2YR | 100% | 73% | 73% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugeley Trent Valley 201,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Rugeley Town 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Rugeley | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Rugeley Town Centre | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rugeley Trent Valley Station Car Park | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 36.8 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aelfgar Surgery | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avondale House Dental Practice | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Police station | Rugeley Police Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | *Withdrawal Only* MFG - Rugeley Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elmore Park 1.5 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Fortescue Lane Play Area 490 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Augustine's Field 1.4 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,440 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m west. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Augustine of Canterbury | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trent Valley | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Cawarden Springs Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Boathouse Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Martlin Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Burnt Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Dutton's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 37 |
29 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 360 m | 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 |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forest Hills Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Hart School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The John Bamford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Rugeley John Taylor | All-through | 3–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| The St. Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd WS15 2HS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| The Little Eater WS15 2HS | Mobile caterer | 90 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs WS15 2YR | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Nurturing Minds Day Nursery WS15 2HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Rugeley Rugby Club WS15 2HE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Rugeley Progressive WMC WS15 2JL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| J S Pendlebury & Son WS15 2QH | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Brooklands Tea Room WS15 3HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 2 May 2025 |
| Lanrick House Residential Care Home WS15 2QJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Morrisons WS15 2JJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Chancel Primary School WS15 2EW | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Hummingbirds WS15 2EW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Puffins Nursery WS15 2EW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Red Lion WS15 2JH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Vicars Croft (7); On or near Riverside (7); On or near Station Road (6); On or near B5013 (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 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 2YR: 35 addresses of 58 in the postcode
- WS15 2HS: 1 address of 49 in the postcode
- WS15 2WB: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Vicars Croft · Station Road · Colton Road · Deanery Close · Bishops Grange · Churchcroft Gardens · Millington Street · Tannery Close · Phoenix Close · Deacons Way
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.