Postcode Analysis Cannock Chase, West Midlands

WATLING STREET, WS11 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, WS11 0BD.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS11 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS11 0BD spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £148k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS11 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Watling Street, 0.3km from Bridgtown in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Cannock South ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WS11 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00180716 (shared with 43 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 0BD. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 126,000

3 sales · Mean £ 120,333

Detached

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

WS11 0BD has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting11
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Bridgtown Primary School

Good294 pupils0.4 km
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Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy

Inadequate23 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good197 pupils1.0 km
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Longford Primary Academy

Requires Improvement305 pupils1.2 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils1.4 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-op Food Store1.0 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • M & S Simply Food0.9 km
  • The Range0.7 km
  • Poundstretcher0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Crystal Fountain0.8 km
  • Cannock Ex-Servicemen0.9 km
  • Bridgtown Social WMC0.7 km
  • The Castle Inn0.5 km
  • The Orbital0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Liquorstop0.3 km
  • Funky Fairy Cake Shop0.3 km
  • Shell Cannock0.8 km
  • Shop 'N Go0.6 km
  • Whitehouse Foods0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Cafe inside The Range0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Eastern Memories0.2 km
  • OK Diner0.4 km
  • Siren's Bistro at Rapid Response Academy0.7 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Buttercups Cafe0.3 km
  • Munch N Go0.6 km
  • Peaceful Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Bridgtown Chippy / Silly Sausage Cafe0.1 km
  • Jade Garden0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn - Birmingham North Cannock0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cannock1.5 km
  • Landywood2.2 km
  • Hednesford4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Church St0.1 km
  • Watling Street0.1 km
  • Watling Street0.2 km
  • Walkmill Lane0.2 km
  • Bus Garage0.2 km