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Location in StaffordshireBrereton Cross sits where the marker shows within the county.

39,929
Population
15,183
Households
6 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£50,336
Avg. household income
1,450
Businesses
317
People per km²
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About Brereton Cross

Brereton Cross is a small settlement in Staffordshire, England, located within the WS15 postcode area. It lies to the west of the town of Rugeley and is part of the civil parish of Brereton. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older and more modern housing. The name 'Brereton Cross' refers to a local landmark, historically a meeting point or crossroads, which gives the settlement its identity. The surrounding countryside is typical of the Staffordshire landscape, with open fields and scattered woodland. There are no major commercial centres in the immediate vicinity, and the community is served by local amenities and nearby towns. The village retains a quiet, rural character, with a sense of continuity in its layout and local traditions.

School Ratings in Brereton Cross

There are 60 schools in and around Brereton Cross. The St. Mary's CofE Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brereton Cross

The average property price is £264K, with semi-detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £197K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brereton Cross

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Brereton Cross, with 29 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brereton Cross

Brereton Cross sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Brereton Cross

There are 5 GP surgeries within three miles of Brereton Cross, the nearest being Brereton Surgery (1.1 miles away).

Local Data for Brereton Cross

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Property Prices 5,139 sales

Average Price £264K
£3K , £16.25M
Detached £369K 1,603
Semi £197K 1,813
Terraced £184K 1,192
Flat £117K 264

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

40 Primary
7 Secondary
13 Other
Outstanding 1
Good 12
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the WS15 postcode area.

Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles The Croft Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles St James Church of England Primary Academy Primary 1.1 miles Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Rugeley John Taylor All-through 1.2 miles Longdon Hall School Not applicable Good 1.5 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Chase View Community Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Hayes Meadow Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Henry Chadwick Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Primary Good 1.9 miles Gentleshaw Primary Academy Primary Good 2.3 miles

Household Income in Brereton Cross ONS 2023

The average total household income in Brereton Cross is approximately £50,336 a year before tax, 9% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £37,720. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Brereton Cross £50,336
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £37,720.

Businesses in Brereton Cross ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,450 active businesses based in Brereton Cross, around 36 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 10 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,450 Total businesses
36 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 9%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Brereton Cross IMD 2025

Brereton Cross sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
5/10
Health
6/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
7/10
Children 0-15 17%
Working age 60%
Older 65+ 23%
6,917 Children (0-15) 17%
24,018 Working Age 60%
8,985 Older (65+) 23%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 26.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brereton Cross 224 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Brereton Cross sit broadly in line with national averages for a town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

Violence & Sexual Offences 108
Anti-Social Behaviour 29
Shoplifting 19
Vehicle Crime 16
Other Theft 13
Criminal Damage & Arson 12
Public Order 12
Burglary 5
Other Crime 4
Weapons 3
Robbery 2
Bicycle Theft 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Rugeley Town Train Station 1.7 miles
Rugeley Trent Valley Train Station 2.4 miles
Hednesford Train Station 4.4 miles
Lichfield City Train Station 5.1 miles
Cannock Train Station 5.8 miles
Shenstone Train Station 7.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Breretonhill 0.6 miles Upper Longdon 0.9 miles Armitage 0.9 miles Brereton 0.9 miles Longdon 1.4 miles Mavesyn Ridware 1.4 miles Hill Ridware 1.4 miles Longdon Green 1.8 miles Handsacre 2 miles Chestall 2 miles Rake End 2 miles Pipe Ridware 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Cannock Chase
County Staffordshire
Ward Brereton and Ravenhill
Constituency Cannock Chase
Parish Brereton and Ravenhill
Region West Midlands

Home Ownership in Brereton Cross

Of the 17,120 households in and around Brereton Cross, 73% are owned, 11% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 73% Social rented 11% Private rented 16%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Brereton Cross.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brereton Cross

What is the population of Brereton Cross?
Brereton Cross has a population of approximately 39,929 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Brereton Cross?
The average property in and around Brereton Cross sold for about £263,982, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 24% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Brereton Cross a deprived area?
Brereton Cross sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Brereton Cross?
Brereton Cross is covered by the WS15 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Brereton Cross?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Brereton Cross, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Brereton Cross?
The nearest railway station to Brereton Cross is Rugeley Town Train Station, about 1.7 miles away.

Streets in WS15 30 shown View all streets

A460 1 A51 3 A513 1 Abbots Bromley Road 1 Abbots Walk 1 Alandale Avenue 1 Albany Drive 1 Albion Street 1 Alen Brit Walk 1 Alfred Lyons Close 1 Anson Street 6 Antler Drive 1 Arch Street 2 Arden Close 1 Arden Walk 1 Armishaw Place 1 Armitage Gardens 1 Armitage Lane 3 Armitage Road 8 Arthur Evans Close 1 Arthur Wood Place 1 Ashbrook Lane 4 Ashleigh Road 1 Ashtree Bank 1 Attlee Crescent 2 Averill Drive 1 B5013 1 B5014 1 B5234 1 Back Lane 25

Postcodes in WS15 50 shown View all postcodes

WS15 1AA WS15 1AB WS15 1AD WS15 1AE WS15 1AF WS15 1AG WS15 1AH WS15 1AJ WS15 1AL WS15 1AN WS15 1AP WS15 1AQ WS15 1AR WS15 1AS WS15 1AT WS15 1AU WS15 1AW WS15 1AX WS15 1AY WS15 1AZ WS15 1BA WS15 1BB WS15 1BD WS15 1BE WS15 1BF WS15 1BG WS15 1BH WS15 1BJ WS15 1BL WS15 1BN WS15 1BP WS15 1BQ WS15 1BS WS15 1BT WS15 1BU WS15 1BW WS15 1BX WS15 1BY WS15 1BZ WS15 1DA WS15 1DB WS15 1DD WS15 1DE WS15 1DF WS15 1DG WS15 1DH WS15 1DJ WS15 1DL WS15 1DN WS15 1DP