Leyland Drive is in Rugeley and in Cannock Chase district. WS15 2EP is located in the Western Springs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leyland Drive, Rugeley, WS15 2EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS15 2EW, WS15 2ER, WS15 2QJ, WS15 2HT, WS15 3JZ, WS15 2ES, WS15 2HH, WS15 3JY, WS15 3JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS15 2EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WS15 2EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.1% | 18.5% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 65.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 38% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 43.5% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 15.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 19.9% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 11.4% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 32% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 99.1% | 97.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 63.8% | 46.2% | 17.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leyland Drive was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Etching Hill & the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leyland Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Etching Hill & the Heath and the 159th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Leyland Drive, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-03-29 | £266,278 |
| 11 Leyland Drive, Rugeley, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,500 | 2021-11-26 | £257,459 |
| 8 Leyland Drive, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-01-13 | £352,641 |
| 26 Leyland Drive, Rugeley, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2019-06-14 | £321,702 |
| 18 Leyland Drive, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-08-26 | £296,026 |
WS15 2EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WS15 2EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancel Primary School Wolseley Road , WS15 2EW | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hills Primary School School Road , WS15 2PD | - not rated | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Penk Drive , Etching Hill WS15 2XY | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Sandy Lane , WS15 2LB | 2out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Bamford Primary School Crabtree Way , Etching Hill WS15 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,321 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 | 3,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugeley School Blithbury Road , Blithbury WS15 3JQ | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Power Station Road | 623 yd | |
| Brooklands Tea Room | The Brookland, Blithbury Road | 683 yd | |
| Bar No 3 | 3, Anson Street | 691 yd | |
| Rugeley Spice | 7 Market Street | 700 yd | |
| Savannah's Tea Room | 5 Market Street | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugeley Rugby Club | St Augustines Field, Station Road | 243 yd | |
| The Stags Leap | 118 Wolseley Road | 421 yd | |
| Rugeley Progressive WMC | Mansfield House, 40 Market Street | 538 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 19 Market Street | 668 yd | |
| The Tavern in the Town | 2-4 Anson Street | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugeley Kebab House | 14 Anson Street | 645 yd | |
| Star Burger | 13 Market Square | 741 yd | |
| Crumbs | 1 Bow Street Chambers, Market Square | 752 yd | |
| Wrights Pies | 21 Lower Brook Street | 851 yd | |
| Lotus House | 85 Fernwood Drive | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Power Station Road | 419 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Springfield Road | 574 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, Market Street | 638 yd | |
| Aldi | Market Street | 643 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, Market Square | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine'S Field POWER STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Rugeley Community Centre RUGELEY COMMUNITY HALL RUGELEY COMMUNITY HALL TAYLORS LANE | 462 yd | |
| Western Springs Primary School SPRINGFIELDS ESTATE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Hagley Playing Fields HAGLEY PARK HAGLEY PARK WESTERN SPRINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.