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WS15

RUGELEY

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WS15 encompasses RUGELEY and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £276,795
1yr change ▲ 3.3%
Crime 62% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£276,795

▲ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

4% below national avg

Crime Rate

30.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

62% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

278 Mbps

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.

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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

£272K £275K £277K £279K £281K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

111,932

Population

67

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.

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278.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WS15 RUGELEY

What is the average house price in WS15 RUGELEY?
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 RUGELEY 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 is the population of WS15 RUGELEY?
The population of WS15 (RUGELEY) is approximately 111,932 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WS15 RUGELEY?
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.

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