Wade Close is in Hill Ridware, Rugeley and in Lichfield district. WS15 3RD is located in the Colton & the Ridwares electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lichfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wade Close, Hill Ridware, Rugeley, WS15 3RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS15 3RE, WS15 3QZ, WS15 3QX, WS15 3RN, WS15 3QT, WS15 3FP, WS15 3RJ, WS15 3RL, WS15 3FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS15 3RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 3RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 21.7% | 23.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 56.9% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 50.4% | 47% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.4% | 13.3% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 13% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 15.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 33.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.8% | 96.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.2% | 97.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wade Close was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Armitage with Handsacre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wade Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Armitage with Handsacre and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wade Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2021-11-05 | £270,564 |
| 4 Wade Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-08-26 | £295,576 |
| 2 Wade Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-04-08 | £261,311 |
| 9 Wade Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2014-08-08 | £316,198 |
| 4 Wade Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2012-08-10 | £279,585 |
WS15 3RD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WS15 3RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 141 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Chadwick Primary School School Lane , Hill Ridware WS15 3QN | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft Primary School Rugeley Road , Armitage WS15 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Armitage Lane , Brereton WS15 1ED | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes Meadow Primary School Spode Avenue , Handsacre WS15 4EU | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School Talbot Road , Brereton WS15 1AU | 3out of 4 | 3,539 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 | 4,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugeley School Blithbury Road , Blithbury WS15 3JQ | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdon Hall School Longdon Hall School , Longdon Green WS15 4PT | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavesyn Ridware Village Hall | Uttoxeter Road, Hill Ridware | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Arms | School Lane, Hill Ridware | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Ridware (Closed) UTTOXETER ROAD | grass pitches | 290 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 155.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 155.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.