A middling, mixed part of Cannock Chase: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
78/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 6/10, ranked 17,147 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools72
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
9 rated Good or better within 2 mi
12 schools in total
IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety78
Is it safe?
14crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
14 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 8.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare80
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
2 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BRERETON SURGERY — 0.4 mi
Transport71
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space95
How green is it?
7green spaces
Very green
open space all around
11.1 ha total
largest park 8.2 ha (0.14 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.25 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities84
Can I get the shopping done?
11shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
9 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Central England Co-operative, Tesco, Aldi…
nearest 0.4 mi
library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Brereton — 0.4 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS15 1EE.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WS15.
Average sold price by property type across the WS15 district, 2021–2026.
About WS15 1EE
WS15 1EE scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS15 1EE is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,147 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 12 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 14 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BRERETON SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WS15 1EE — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near WS15 1EE?
There are 12 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WS15 1EE. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WS15 1EE safe?
14 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WS15 1EE in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 6/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WS15 1EE?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WS15 1EE includes 21 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from WS15 1EE within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WS15 1EE?
WS15 1EE has a NestScope Score of 78/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around WS15 1EE does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WS15 1EE: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
