Peak Close is in Armitage, Rugeley and in Lichfield district. WS15 4TY is located in the Armitage with Handsacre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lichfield. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peak Close, Armitage, Rugeley, WS15 4TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS15 4TX, WS15 4UP, WS15 4UZ, WS15 4UR, WS15 4TZ, WS15 4UN, WS15 4UT, WS15 4UW, WS15 4UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS15 4TY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.5% | 30.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 47.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 43.2% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 32% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 16.1% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 20.9% | 16.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 18.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 27.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 96.6% | 97.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 97.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peak Close was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Armitage with Handsacre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peak Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Armitage with Handsacre and the 132nd highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Peak Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2025-04-29 | £289,950 |
| 49 Peak Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2024-06-14 | £209,141 |
| 36 Peak Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £188,250 | 2024-04-29 | £201,286 |
| 63 Peak Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-04-09 | £208,798 |
| 13 Peak Close, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2023-07-26 | £195,912 |
WS15 4TY 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft Primary School Rugeley Road , Armitage WS15 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes Meadow Primary School Spode Avenue , Handsacre WS15 4EU | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary Academy Brook End , Longdon WS15 4PL | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Chadwick Primary School School Lane , Hill Ridware WS15 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Armitage Lane , Brereton WS15 1ED | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,955 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugeley School Blithbury Road , Blithbury WS15 3JQ | - not rated | 4,619 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Options Trent Acres School Alrewas Road , Kings Bromley DE13 7HR | - not rated | 5,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsacre Methodist Church Hall | The Green, Handsacre | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armitage & District Royal British Legion | 10 New Road, Armitage | 492 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | 19 Rugeley Road, Armitage | 659 yd | |
| The Olde Peculiar | The Green, Handsacre | 766 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | The Crown, 24 The Green | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View | Unit 1 Tuppenhurst Lane, Handsacre | 709 yd | |
| The Grillhouse Handsacre | Unit 2, Tuppenhurst Lane | 764 yd | |
| Michael's Fish Bar | 18 The Green, Handsacre | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsacre Local Ltd | Unit 3 To 4, Tuppenhurst Lane | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Armitage Cricket Club ARMITAGE CRICKET CLUB ARMITAGE CRICKET CLUB WESTFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| The Croft Primary School CROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL CROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL RUGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 89.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.8% |
| 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.