Wolseley Road is in Rugeley and in Cannock Chase district. WS15 2QR 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 Wolseley Road, Rugeley, WS15 2QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS15 2QS, WS15 2FS, WS15 2ET, WS15 2BP, WS15 2FR, WS15 2HD, WS15 2YJ, WS15 2ES, WS15 2EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS15 2QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.3% | 32.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 49.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 43.5% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 41.9% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.9% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.7% | 14.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 23.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 26.2% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wolseley Road was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% lower than the Etching Hill & the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wolseley Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Etching Hill & the Heath and the 131st lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Wolseley Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-06-29 | £252,619 |
| 111 Wolseley Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,500 | 2015-11-20 | £270,972 |
| 111 Wolseley Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-06-26 | £220,949 |
| 105 Wolseley Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2013-05-09 | £246,959 |
| 111 Wolseley Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-11-25 | £239,192 |
WS15 2QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 178 |
| Retired | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Primary School School Road , WS15 2PD | - not rated | 420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancel Primary School Wolseley Road , WS15 2EW | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Penk Drive , Etching Hill WS15 2XY | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Bamford Primary School Crabtree Way , Etching Hill WS15 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Sandy Lane , WS15 2LB | 2out of 4 | 1,525 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 | 1,329 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 | 3,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugeley School Blithbury Road , Blithbury WS15 3JQ | - not rated | 5,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Tea Room | The Brookland, Blithbury Road | 947 yd | |
| Bar No 3 | 3, Anson Street | 970 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Power Station Road | 979 yd | |
| Rugeley Spice | 7 Market Street | 997 yd | |
| Savannah's Tea Room | 5 Market Street | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stags Leap | 118 Wolseley Road | 102 yd | |
| Rugeley Rugby Club | St Augustines Field, Station Road | 598 yd | |
| The Rusty Barrel | 103 Fernwood Drive | 691 yd | |
| Rugeley Progressive WMC | Mansfield House, 40 Market Street | 867 yd | |
| The Vine Inn | The Vine Inn, Sheep Fair | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Kebab & Pizza | 16 Holyoake Place | 620 yd | |
| Lotus House | 85 Fernwood Drive | 657 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 95 Fernwood Drive | 676 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Food Takeaway | 97 Fernwood Drive | 681 yd | |
| The Raj | 101 Fernwood Drive | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Springfield Road | 222 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Power Station Road | 776 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, Market Street | 956 yd | |
| Aldi | Market Street | 956 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, Market Square | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Western Springs Primary School SPRINGFIELDS ESTATE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Rugeley Community Centre RUGELEY COMMUNITY HALL RUGELEY COMMUNITY HALL TAYLORS LANE | 696 yd | |
| St Augustine'S Field POWER STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Green Lane HILLWAY CLOSE | grass pitches | 997 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.