Horsey Lane is in Rugeley and in Lichfield district. WS15 4LW is located in the Longdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lichfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horsey Lane, Rugeley, WS15 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS15 4LW 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 | 51.4% | 50.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 1.3% | 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 4LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 23.1% | 26.3% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 60.4% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 38% | 50.4% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 37% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 9.5% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.4% | 15.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 35.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.4% | 98.3% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.3% | 98% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 98% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsey Lane was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% lower than the Boney Hay & Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horsey Lane has the 39th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central and the 125th lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Horsey Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2021-04-09 | £1,974,825 |
| Grand Lodge Horsey Lane, Rugeley, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2008-02-28 | £1,586,830 |
WS15 4LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WS15 4LW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WS15 4LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary Academy Brook End , Longdon WS15 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gentleshaw Primary Academy Darlings Lane , Gentleshaw WS15 4LY | 1out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Armitage Lane , Brereton WS15 1ED | 3out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft Primary School Rugeley Road , Armitage WS15 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boney Hay Primary Academy Chorley Road , WS7 2PF | 3out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Terrace Academy Bridge Cross Road , Chase Terrace WS7 2DB | 3out of 4 | 4,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 5,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longdon Hall School Longdon Hall School , Longdon Green WS15 4PT | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Hayes Hall School Abnalls Lane , WS13 8BL | - not rated | 5,328 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.