Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

LILAC AVENUE, WS11 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILAC AVENUE, WS11 0AR.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS11 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, WS11 0AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £172,250 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS11 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Lilac Avenue, 0.5km from Bridgtown in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Cannock South ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS11 0AR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS11 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00149599 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS11 0AR. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

3 sales · Mean £ 164,835

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS11 0AR has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences96
Public order11
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate23 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good197 pupils0.5 km
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Bridgtown Primary School

Good294 pupils0.6 km
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Longford Primary Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils0.8 km
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Sherbrook Primary School

Good134 pupils1.5 km
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St Lukes CofE Primary School

Good417 pupils1.5 km
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Cannock Chase High School

Good991 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Co-op Food Store0.4 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Liquorstop0.8 km
  • Funky Fairy Cake Shop0.6 km
  • Shell Cannock0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Bar Sport & Premier Suite0.9 km
  • Crystal Fountain0.3 km
  • Fever Cannock0.8 km
  • JK's Bar and Bistro0.9 km
  • The Liquor Tank0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • One Dee0.9 km
  • Radhuni0.9 km
  • Stepping Stones @ Chasewood0.6 km
  • The Fixes Bar & Restuarant1.0 km
  • The Hub Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Dalo Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Junction Pizza and Grill0.8 km
  • Mr Tang's Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Oriental 2 Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn - Birmingham North Cannock0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cannock1.0 km
  • Landywood2.8 km
  • Hednesford3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lilac Avenue0.1 km
  • Lilac Avenue0.1 km
  • 1 Longford Road0.2 km
  • Longford Road0.2 km
  • Laburnum Avenue0.2 km