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.
WS12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WS12 postcode area.
36,730
43
£ 39,963 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Poppyfield Primary Academy
Hednesford Nursery School
Five Ways Primary School
West Hill Primary School
Gorsemoor Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Hednesford Valley High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-operative Food
- Aldi
- B & M
- Co-op
- Tesco
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Papa's Pizza Co
- Pearl City Takeaway
- Pizza Hut
- Pizza Pan
- Pye Green Fish Bar
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Cottage Guest House
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Alax's Convenience Store
- Bains Pharmacy
- Bakeaway
- Booze 4 Less
- Cakes for Occasions and Sugarcraft Centre
- + 33 more
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