WS15 — RUGELEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS15 is £276,795, which is 17% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Property values in WS15 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in WS15 have risen 3.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£408,350	474
Semi-detached	£216,599	558
Terraced	£198,670	372
Flat	£117,844	90
All types	£276,795	1569

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 30.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS15 has a crime rate well 62% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

12.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WS15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS15 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Croft Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Hayes Meadow Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Chancel Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The John Bamford Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

111,932

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS15 are 278.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

278.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS15 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WS15 — RUGELEY

Area Summary

WS15 (RUGELEY) offers property prices near the national average (£276,795), low crime (62% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (278 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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£414K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS15?

The average house price in WS15 (RUGELEY) is £276,795, based on 1569 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.3% over the past year.

Is WS15 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS15 is significantly below the national average (30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS15?

There are 21 schools in or near WS15. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WS15?

Council tax in WS15 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS15?

The average broadband download speed in WS15 is 278 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS15 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WS15 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 111,932.