Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Cannock Chase: a school rated Good 1.2 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and aONB land right on the doorstep.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS15 2UB.
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.
Are the schools any good?
0Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 9 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The John Bamford Primary School (Good) — 1.2 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
- 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.
- no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
1green spaces
- within AONB (57.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Sports Facility (57 ha) — 0.4 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
- 7 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Heron, Central England Co-operative, Morrisons, Tesco…
- library 1.8 mi
Nearest: Heron Rugeley — 1.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS15 2UB.
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 2UB
WS15 2UB scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — sitting within an AONB. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS15 2UB is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 26,124 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 9 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is JP Alternative Education, within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of WS15 2UB. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
