Toy Close Rugeley, Cannock Chase
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS15), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5500211.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6, E: 4).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 320 m away, and Elmore Park (1.5 hectares) is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 84 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Horsefair Practice, about 350 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £120,000 | £115,000 | £128,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £129,500 | £129,500 | £129,500 |
| 2005 | 4 | £120,000 | £115,000 | £125,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| 2000 | 3 | £54,950 | £49,500 | £56,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £47,500 | £47,500 | £47,500 |
| 1997 | 2 | £42,000 | £38,000 | £46,000 |
| 1995 | 3 | £49,000 | £45,000 | £49,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 7 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £156,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Dec 2023 | 6 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2018 | 3 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £139,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 9 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 14 May 2015 | 1 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Apr 2015 | 5 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £128,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 10 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2013 | 9 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2007 | 3 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £129,500 | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | 7 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2005 | 3 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2005 | 9 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2005 | 7 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 5 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £86,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 6 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £49,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jun 2000 | 7 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £54,950 | |
| 20 Apr 2000 | 11 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 4 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £47,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 8 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £46,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Sep 1997 | 6 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £38,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Oct 1995 | 9 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 1995 | 1 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1995 | 1 WS15 2PJ | Semi-detached | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 (59% of about 690 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 (250 m)
- Aelfgar School, Taylors Lane, Rugeley: up to 58 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 9 Wolseley Road, Rugeley: up to 7 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Pendlebury Garage and Petrol Station, 5 Wolseley Road, Rugeley, WS15 2QH: up to 95 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Rugeley Police Station, Anson Street, Rugeley: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 2 Elmore Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2DJ: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Car-park next to The Red Lion, Market Street, Rugeley: up to 14 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Clinton Cards, 17 Lower Brook Street, Rugeley: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 13 November 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 2PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS15 2PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 84 m and 87 m above sea level (85 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS15 2PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS15 2PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rugeley Town 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Rugeley Trent Valley 201,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Plovers Rise Rugeley Town Centre | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Rugeley Town Centre | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Taylor's Lane Parking | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 37 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Horsefair Practice | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northwood Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avondale House Dental Practice | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Police station | Rugeley Police Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fernwood Convenience Store Cashzone | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Elmore Park 1.5 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,970 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, a listed building (Grade II*), 800 m (0.5 miles) east. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Augustine of Canterbury | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Brindley Bank Pumping Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Etching Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Burnt Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Dutton's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Long Covert | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Burnt Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Trent Valley | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is 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 | 330 m | 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 |
| The John Bamford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Hart School | Secondary | 11–18 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chancel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 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 |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chase View Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pink Flamingo WS15 2PY | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Lotus House WS15 2PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Jolly Fryer WS15 2PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Fernwood Convenience Store WS15 2PY | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Hong Kong Chinese Food Takeaway WS15 2PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Prime Pizza WS15 2PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| The Rusty Barrel WS15 2PY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Shalimar South Asian Takeaway WS15 2PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Heron Foods WS15 2PY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Forest Hill Primary School WS15 2PD | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| The Chase WS15 2AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Hagley News WS15 2AL | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Copperdown Residential Home WS15 2AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| John Bamford Primary School WS15 2PA | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Frank Rogers Walk (7); On or near Campbell Close (7); On or near Jubilee Street (5); On or near Park View Terrace (5); On or near Averill Drive (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 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 | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 5 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: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 13 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Campbell Close · Plovers Rise · Averill Drive · Bayswater Road · Jubilee Street · Greenfields Drive · Wetherall Close · Johnson Close · Watkiss Drive · Frank Rogers Walk · Tunnicliffe Drive · Speechly Drive
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.