Area Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

WS12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WS12 postcode area.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

36,730

cake
Avg Age

43

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,963 /yr

work
Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

shieldSafety
6/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
psychology

Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 43, WS12 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £218k. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.

home £218,915 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS12 is a postcode district in Cannock Chase, West Midlands, covering 745 active and 611 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WS12 (21%) is characterised by a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes WS12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WS12 are around £218k, down 4.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WS12 at 186 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 WS12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3298
Anti-social behaviour928
Public order512
Criminal damage and arson450
Other theft393

school Local Schools

P

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School

Good350 pupils
P

Poppyfield Primary Academy

90 pupils
A

Hednesford Nursery School

Good18 pupils
P

Five Ways Primary School

Good617 pupils
P

West Hill Primary School

Good381 pupils
P

Gorsemoor Primary School

Good455 pupils
P

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils
A

Hednesford Valley High School

Good184 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Aquarius Ballroom & Function Suite
  • Cannock Cricket Club
  • Heath Hayes Football Club
  • Cannock Rugby Union F.C
  • Littleton Arms
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Bella's Coffee House and Community Cafe
  • Pumpkin Patch Coffee Shop & Bistro
  • Create Community Cafe
  • Burgerville
  • Cannock Chase Visitors Centre
  • + 26 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food
  • Aldi
  • B & M
  • Co-op
  • Tesco
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Papa's Pizza Co
  • Pearl City Takeaway
  • Pizza Hut
  • Pizza Pan
  • Pye Green Fish Bar
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Cottage Guest House
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Alax's Convenience Store
  • Bains Pharmacy
  • Bakeaway
  • Booze 4 Less
  • Cakes for Occasions and Sugarcraft Centre
  • + 33 more