Power Station Road

Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England

Transit hub Busy, high footfall Well-connected Risk: Medium Transit location Low confidence

Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Moderate investment case — 15% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.

Families
Not Recommended

Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — 15% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Not Recommended

Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Poor

Out of reach (£490,500) or poorly connected (transport 90). Not viable as a first purchase.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

42
Liveability

How suitable for settled living

46
Functionality

Access, transport, services

This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Power Station Road is located in Cannock Chase, near Rugeley, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 643 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 271 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Aldi (supermarket, 96m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Aldi Store) is 44m away. The median property price is £490,500, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 46/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 42/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (52)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (30)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

Median not shown (4 sales)
4
Transactions (2020–2024)

Other | Freehold | Market: cooling

⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Aldi96m (1.2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Aldi Store bus_stop44m
KFC bus_stop69m
Mcdonalds bus_stop313m
Police Station bus_stop529m
Market Street bus_stop529m
Church Street bus_stop627m
Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station rail_station899m
Rugeley Town Rail Station rail_station1008m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
70% data uniqueness
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  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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