Slitting Mill Road Slitting Mill, Cannock Chase
80 addresses across 9 postcodes (WS15), about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 5500124.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £410,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 7, D: 15, E: 4, F: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cannock Chase Country Park, is about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 105 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 46 of its 80 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sandy Lane Surgery, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £272,500 | £165,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £290,000 | £260,000 | £455,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £248,000 | £248,000 | £248,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £162,500 | £162,500 | £162,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £197,500 | £190,000 | £205,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £174,950 | £174,900 | £175,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2004 | 4 | £239,000 | £222,500 | £295,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £197,000 | £136,950 | £297,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2021 | 35 WS15 2UL | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 14 WS15 2UN | Terraced | £272,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2020 | 41 WS15 2UL | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 14 May 2020 | MILL COTTAGE, 37 - 39 WS15 2UL | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2018 | WOODFORD HOUSE WS15 2UN | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2018 | 10B, SPRING COTTAGES WS15 2UN | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 22 WS15 2UN | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2017 | 47 WS15 2UL | Other | £54,620 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Mar 2017 | 14 WS15 2UN | Terraced | £248,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 41 WS15 2UL | Terraced | £162,500 | |
| 2 Mar 2015 | 10A, SPRING COTTAGES WS15 2UN | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2015 | 10, SPRING COTTAGES WS15 2UN | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2011 | 10A, SPRING COTTAGES WS15 2UN | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2011 | 10B, SPRING COTTAGES WS15 2UN | Terraced | £174,900 | |
| 26 Nov 2010 | MILL COTTAGE, 37 - 39 WS15 2UL | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 12 WS15 2UN | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2004 | 2 WS15 2UN | Detached | £239,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2004 | 48 WS15 2UW | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2004 | 22 WS15 2UN | Detached | £222,500 | |
| 5 Aug 2004 | 2 WS15 2UN | Detached | £239,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2003 | 41 WS15 2UL | Terraced | £136,950 | |
| 28 Jul 2003 | 22 WS15 2UN | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | WOODFORD HOUSE WS15 2UN | Detached | £297,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2002 | 22 WS15 2UN | Detached | £122,000 | |
| 18 May 2001 | 41 WS15 2UL | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 30 Nov 1999 | MILL COTTAGE, 37 - 39 WS15 2UL | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 18 Jun 1999 | 43 WS15 2UL | Semi-detached | £52,500 | |
| 26 Sep 1997 | 4 WS15 2UN | Detached | £99,950 | |
| 30 Aug 1996 | 18 WS15 2UN | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1996 | 6 WS15 2UN | Detached | £109,950 |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 133 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (12); House, detached (12); House, end-terrace (5). Built: before 1900 (9); 1900-1929 (6); 2003-2006 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 2, Fair Oaks
- 3, Fair Oaks
- 3, Forge Row
- 5, Forge Row
- 6, Forge Row
- 6, Sheepwash Row
- 6, Slitting Mill Road
- 7, Lady Hill Terrace
- 10 Spring Cottages, Slitting Mill Road
- 12, Slitting Mill Road
- 14, Slitting Mill Road
- 22, Slitting Mill Road
- 33, Slitting Mill Road
- 45, Slitting Mill Road
- 47 Slitting Mill Road
- Chase View, Fair Oaks
- Windward, Fair Oaks
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 (20% of about 610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 7.
- 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, Cannock Chase.
Listed buildings
- BOUNDARY STONE AT GRID REFERENCE SK 027165, grade II
- BOUNDARY STONE AT GRID REFERENCE SK 027166, grade II
- BOUNDARY STONE AT GRID REFERENCE SK 028168, grade II
- BOUNDARY STONE AT GRID REFERENCE SK026164, grade II
- BOUNDARY STONE AT GRID REFERENCE SK026164, grade II
- Boundary stone on the north bank of Rising Brook, approximately 75 metres south east of Dutton's Pool, grade II
- Boundary stone on the south bank of Rising Brook, approximately 75 metres south east of Dutton's Pool, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 29 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 26 October 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (standard works)
- 12 October 2026 to 15 October 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 21 August 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 20 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - emergency works)
- 12 August 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 11 August 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 7 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footpath (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 80 addresses are between 105 m and 121 m above sea level (111 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS15 2FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 2UL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 2UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 2UR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 2US | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 2UT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 2UU | 92% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| WS15 2UW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 2UX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugeley Town 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Rugeley Trent Valley 201,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Slitting Mill Road Flaxley Green | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Rugeley Town Centre | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Penkridge Bank Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 35.5 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sandy Lane Surgery | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Medx Pharmacy | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Sandy Lane Health Centre | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Rugeley Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-op - Pear Tree Rugeley, Queensway | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Cannock Chase Country Park 346 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Chester Road Play Area 2,060 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.8 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,970 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Pools | Lake or reservoir | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Lady Hill Coppice | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Dutton's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Lady Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Fairoak Pools | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Miflins Valley | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 80 |
46 of the street's 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase View Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
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 | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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: SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 to 4 November 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands): Utility repair and maintenance works, 12 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS15 2UN: 17 addresses
- WS15 2UU: 17 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- WS15 2UX: 14 addresses
- WS15 2UL: 9 addresses
- WS15 2US: 8 addresses
- WS15 2UT: 8 addresses
- WS15 2UW: 5 addresses
- WS15 2FG: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- WS15 2UR: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
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.