Cedar Crescent is in Rugeley and in Cannock Chase district. WS15 1HA is located in the Brereton & Ravenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cedar Crescent, Rugeley, WS15 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS15 1EZ, WS15 1ES, WS15 1HB, WS15 1EN, WS15 1EW, WS15 1ET, WS15 1DZ, WS15 1DY, WS15 1EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS15 1HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.3% | 37.5% | -6.8% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 39.8% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 39.4% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 35% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 16.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WS15 1HA this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 29.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 14.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 17.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 16.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Crescent was 125.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% higher than the Brereton & Ravenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Crescent has the 13th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Brereton & Ravenhill and the 54th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Cedar Crescent, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-08-18 | £183,423 |
| 17 Cedar Crescent, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2020-07-10 | £168,784 |
| 7 Cedar Crescent, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2017-06-29 | £190,418 |
| 7 Cedar Crescent, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2008-08-08 | £193,098 |
| 7 Cedar Crescent, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2005-11-11 | £189,057 |
WS15 1HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School Talbot Road , Brereton WS15 1AU | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Armitage Lane , Brereton WS15 1ED | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase View Community Primary School Hillary Crest , Pear Tree Estate WS15 1NE | 2out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newman Grove , WS15 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Sandy Lane , WS15 2LB | 2out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hart School Penkridge Bank Road , WS15 2UE | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Alternative Education Shooting Butts Centre , Penkridge Bank Road WS15 2UB | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdon Hall School Longdon Hall School , Longdon Green WS15 4PT | - not rated | 4,292 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Cafe | Main Road | 234 yd | |
| Hawkesyard Estate | Armitage Lane, Armitage | 525 yd | |
| Venture Point Coffee Shop | Venture Point,Towers Bus Park, Wheelhouse Road | 1,044 yd | |
| The Food Factory | Unit 106 Anglesey Court, Wheelhouse Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion Inn, Main Road | 337 yd | |
| Brereton Sports & Social Club | Brereton Social Club, Armitage Lane | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lea Chinese Takeaway | 165 Main Road | 283 yd | |
| Georges Fish Bar | Georges Fish Bar, 167 Main Road | 283 yd | |
| St Michael's Fish Bar | 211 St Michaels Drive | 330 yd | |
| Andys Kitchen | 2 Redbrook Lane | 626 yd | |
| Cafe Nine | Unit 9, Lea Hall Enterprise, Wheelhouse Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 4-6 Redbrook Lane | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brereton Sports And Social Club ARMITAGE LANE | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Ravenhill Park ARMITAGE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 536 yd |
| Hawkes Yard Priory Golf Club (Closed) THE OLD CATTERY THE OLD CATTERY BATESWAY | golf | 771 yd |
| Future Bodies (Closed) Unit 3A Unit 3A Wheelhouse Road | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.