A well-off pocket of Cannock Chase: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 4 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
85/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 8/10, ranked 25,361 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.
Schools76
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
9 rated Good or better within 2 mi
11 schools in total
IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 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) — 0.1 mi
Safety89
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare82
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
2 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BRERETON SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Transport69
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space97
How green is it?
6green spaces
Very green
open space all around
10.1 ha total
largest park 8.2 ha (0.10 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.81 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities81
Can I get the shopping done?
10shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
8 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Central England Co-operative, Tesco, Aldi…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Co-op Brereton — 0.5 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS15 1HZ.
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 1HZ
WS15 1HZ scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and safety — 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 1HZ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,361 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 11 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 7 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, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WS15 1HZ — 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 1HZ?
There are 11 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WS15 1HZ. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WS15 1HZ safe?
7 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WS15 1HZ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 8/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WS15 1HZ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WS15 1HZ includes 21 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 4 km² is reachable from WS15 1HZ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WS15 1HZ?
WS15 1HZ has a NestScope Score of 85/100 — a well-off 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 1HZ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WS15 1HZ: 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.
