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 £268K, with semi-detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £195K.

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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brereton Cross

Broadband speeds in Brereton Cross are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,331 sales

Average Price £268K
£4K — £16.25M
Detached £362K 1,664
Semi £195K 1,867
Terraced £176K 1,211
Flat £120K 287

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

40 Primary
7 Secondary
13 Other
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 Longdon Hall School 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 Chancel Primary School Primary 2.4 miles

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
7,738 Children (0-15) 17%
27,335 Working Age 60%
13,902 Older (60+) 30%
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.

108 Violence & Sexual Offences
29 Anti-Social Behaviour
19 Shoplifting
16 Vehicle Crime
13 Other Theft
12 Criminal Damage & Arson
12 Public Order
5 Burglary
4 Other Crime
3 Weapons
2 Robbery
1 Bicycle Theft
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

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

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