Area Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

WS11 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WS11 postcode area.

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Population

44,841

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,288 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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9/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS11's 63% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £231k. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.

home £231,384 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS11 is a postcode district in Cannock Chase, West Midlands, covering 1002 active and 924 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WS11 (13%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WS11 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WS11 are around £231k, down 2.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WS11 at 312 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WS11 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5726
Shoplifting1651
Anti-social behaviour1648
Public order1107
Criminal damage and arson887

school Local Schools

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Bridgtown Primary School

Good294 pupils
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Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School

Requires Improvement166 pupils
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Jerome Primary School

Good208 pupils
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Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School

Good227 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good197 pupils
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Norton Canes High School

Requires Improvement492 pupils
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Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

Good870 pupils
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Sherbrook Primary School

Good134 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn - Birmingham North Cannock
  • Oak Farm Hotel
  • Roman Way Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Bar Sport & Premier Suite
  • Bridge Inn
  • Bridgtown Social WMC
  • Broomhill Albion WMC
  • Burns Street Inn
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Ann's Cafe & Catering
  • Asda (Customer Resturant)
  • Bun It
  • Burger King
  • Burnt Savannah
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Bake Bites
  • Bakeaway
  • Bideford Way Fish Bar
  • Blossom Court
  • Bridge Fish Bar
  • + 41 more
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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Boots
  • Haribo
  • I Wonder What's Next
  • Lindt
  • Well Pharmacy
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Asda
  • B & M
  • Co-op
  • + 15 more