Hurstbourne Close is in Rugeley and in Cannock Chase district. WS15 2XF 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 Hurstbourne Close, Rugeley, WS15 2XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS15 2XE, WS15 2XD, WS15 2AU, WS15 2TB, WS15 2PA, WS15 2NX, WS15 2XG, WS15 2XB, WS15 2PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS15 2XF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 52.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 27.5% | 38% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 41.2% | -14.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 44.6% | 50.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 34.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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.
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 20.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 13.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 22.3% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 19.1% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.2% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.6% | 96.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurstbourne Close was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Etching Hill & the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurstbourne Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Etching Hill & the Heath and the 89th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hurstbourne Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,500 | 2016-08-19 | £225,791 |
| 1 Hurstbourne Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-04-05 | £205,092 |
| 6 Hurstbourne Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-12-02 | £226,676 |
| 2 Hurstbourne Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2006-04-21 | £212,227 |
| 3 Hurstbourne Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2003-11-12 | £220,605 |
WS15 2XF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Penk Drive , Etching Hill WS15 2XY | - not rated | 44 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Bamford Primary School Crabtree Way , Etching Hill WS15 2PA | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hills Primary School School Road , WS15 2PD | - not rated | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancel Primary School Wolseley Road , WS15 2EW | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Sandy Lane , WS15 2LB | 2out of 4 | 1,710 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 | 876 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 | 2,244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rusty Barrel | 103 Fernwood Drive | 318 yd | |
| Rugeley Cricket Club | Chaseley Road | 604 yd | |
| Etching Hill Tennis Club | Rugeley Tennis Club, East Butts Road | 664 yd | |
| The Chase Pub | Hagley Road | 931 yd | |
| The Stags Leap | 118 Wolseley Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rucci Indian Takeaway | 105 Fernwood Drive | 313 yd | |
| The Raj | 101 Fernwood Drive | 324 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Food Takeaway | 97 Fernwood Drive | 333 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 95 Fernwood Drive | 339 yd | |
| Lotus House | 85 Fernwood Drive | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Springfield Road | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Etching Hill Primary School ETCHING HILL C E PRIMARY SCHOOL ETCHING HILL C E PRIMARY SCHOOL PENK DRIVE NORTH | grass pitches | 148 yd |
| Green Lane HILLWAY CLOSE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Western Springs Primary School SPRINGFIELDS ESTATE | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Etching Hill Tennis Club East Butts Road | tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Mount Road WEST BUTTS ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| The Hart School PENKRIDGE BANK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 806 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.