Grindcobbe Grove is in Rugeley and in Cannock Chase district. WS15 2NJ is located in the Etching Hill & the Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grindcobbe Grove, Rugeley, WS15 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS15 2YJ, WS15 2EN, WS15 2PE, WS15 2QB, WS15 2NL, WS15 2QA, WS15 2QS, WS15 2NH, WS15 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS15 2NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 51.2% | 48.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WS15 2NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 44.6% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 32.5% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 41.5% | 37.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 35% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 16.2% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 10% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2NJ this area, 38.9% 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 8.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45% | 38.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 20.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 12.3% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 16% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -25.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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% | 94.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 94.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grindcobbe Grove was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Brereton & Ravenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grindcobbe Grove has the 11th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Brereton & Ravenhill and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Grindcobbe Grove, Rugeley, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-08-25 | £64,868 |
| 38 Grindcobbe Grove, Rugeley, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-06-28 | £127,066 |
| 1 Grindcobbe Grove, Rugeley, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-06-27 | £158,833 |
| 1 Grindcobbe Grove, Rugeley, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2020-08-07 | £161,839 |
| 28 Grindcobbe Grove, Rugeley, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2020-01-23 | £155,328 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Primary School School Road , WS15 2PD | - not rated | 280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Penk Drive , Etching Hill WS15 2XY | - not rated | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancel Primary School Wolseley Road , WS15 2EW | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Bamford Primary School Crabtree Way , Etching Hill WS15 2PA | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Sandy Lane , WS15 2LB | 2out of 4 | 1,596 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 | 1,254 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 | 3,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugeley School Blithbury Road , Blithbury WS15 3JQ | - not rated | 5,297 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar No 3 | 3, Anson Street | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stags Leap | 118 Wolseley Road | 236 yd | |
| The Rusty Barrel | 103 Fernwood Drive | 519 yd | |
| Rugeley Rugby Club | St Augustines Field, Station Road | 784 yd | |
| The Chase Pub | Hagley Road | 958 yd | |
| The Vine Inn | The Vine Inn, Sheep Fair | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Kebab & Pizza | 16 Holyoake Place | 413 yd | |
| Lotus House | 85 Fernwood Drive | 495 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 95 Fernwood Drive | 508 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Food Takeaway | 97 Fernwood Drive | 511 yd | |
| The Raj | 101 Fernwood Drive | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Springfield Road | 79 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Power Station Road | 958 yd | |
| Aldi | Market Street | 1,084 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, Market Street | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Western Springs Primary School SPRINGFIELDS ESTATE | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Rugeley Community Centre RUGELEY COMMUNITY HALL RUGELEY COMMUNITY HALL TAYLORS LANE | 790 yd | |
| Green Lane HILLWAY CLOSE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Etching Hill Primary School ETCHING HILL C E PRIMARY SCHOOL ETCHING HILL C E PRIMARY SCHOOL PENK DRIVE NORTH | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| St Augustine'S Field POWER STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 939 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 258.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.