Hagley Park Gardens is in Rugeley and in Cannock Chase district. WS15 2GY is located in the Western Springs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hagley Park Gardens, Rugeley, WS15 2GY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS15 2HZ, WS15 2JF, WS15 1JL, WS15 2JD, WS15 2DB, WS15 1JR, WS15 1JP, WS15 1JW, WS15 1PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS15 2GY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.8% | 38.6% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 44% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 42.8% | 39.6% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 17.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 24% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 20.6% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.9% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 16.4% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 98.8% | 95% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hagley Park Gardens was 131.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% higher than the Brereton & Ravenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hagley Park Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Brereton & Ravenhill and the 48th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Hagley Park Gardens, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2026-01-30 | £170,484 |
| 25 Hagley Park Gardens, Rugeley, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2023-08-23 | £152,869 |
| 21 Hagley Park Gardens, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-02-20 | £168,614 |
| 20 Hagley Park Gardens, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2022-08-22 | £167,295 |
| 1 Hagley Park Gardens, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-11-08 | £169,346 |
WS15 2GY 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Community Primary School Hardie Avenue , WS15 1NU | - not rated | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Sandy Lane , WS15 2LB | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield CofE (C) Primary School Sandy Lane , WS15 2LB | - not rated | 556 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newman Grove , WS15 1BN | - not rated | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newman Grove , WS15 1BN | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley Park Academy Burnthill Lane , WS15 2HZ | - not rated | 203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hagley Park Sports College Burnthill Lane , WS15 2HZ | - not rated | 203 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hart School Penkridge Bank Road , WS15 2UE | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Oak Business and Enterprise College Penkridge Bank Road , WS15 2UE | - not rated | 910 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugeley John Taylor Kingfisher Avenue , WS15 1FY | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian Academy 11 Anson Street , WS15 2BG | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugeley Sixth Form Academy Taylors Lane , WS15 2AA | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aelfgar Centre Taylors Lane , WS15 2AA | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JP Alternative Education Shooting Butts Centre , Penkridge Bank Road WS15 2UB | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Bishton Hall , Wolseley Bridge ST17 0XN | - not rated | 4,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCC Cafe @ Rugeley Youth & Community Centre | Youth And Community Centre, Burnthill Lane | 652 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King Uk Ltd, Western Springs Road | 736 yd | |
| Imagination Station | 59 Horse Fair | 749 yd | |
| Silsila | 21b Horse Fair | 759 yd | |
| Khatri's | 7 Horse Fair | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree WMC | Pear Tree Working Mens Club, Hardie Avenue | 511 yd | |
| S & K Catering @ Lea Hall Social Club | Lea Hall Miners Welfare And Social Club, Sandy Lane | 574 yd | |
| Lea Hall Social Club | Lea Hall Colliery Sports And S, Sandy Lane | 574 yd | |
| The Plaza | 27 Horse Fair | 764 yd | |
| The Crown | Crown Inn, 20 Upper Brook Street | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bas`s Peartree Chippy | 2a Queensway | 251 yd | |
| The Mayflower | 4 Queensway | 257 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, The Pear Tree Shopping Centre, Queensway | 298 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Western Springs Road | 727 yd | |
| Henry's Fish Bar | 25A Horse Fair | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Pear Tree Shopping Centre, Queensway | 228 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Pointland Park, Wellington Drive | 808 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, Market Square | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hart School (Upper School) (Closed) BURNTHILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 206 yd |
| The Hart School (Closed) RUGELEY SIXTH FORM ACADEMY RUGELEY SIXTH FORM ACADEMY BURNTHILL LANE | 206 yd | |
| Rugeley Leisure Centre Burnthill Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| Lea Hall Sports And Social Club SANDY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 354 yd |
| Churchfield Primary School SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School NEWMAN GROVE | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Hagley Playing Fields HAGLEY PARK HAGLEY PARK WESTERN SPRINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Queensway (Closed) | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| The Hart School PENKRIDGE BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 909 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.