WS11 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Bridgtown in Cannock. Administratively it sits within Cannock South ward and the Cannock Chase constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WS11 0BW offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS11 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00149619 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS11 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS11 0BW.
419
39
£ 35,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS11 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WS11 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS11 0BW. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WS11 0BW is moderate at 51 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.
school Local Schools
Bridgtown Primary School
Great Wyrley Academy
Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Glenthorne Community Primary School
Longford Primary Academy
Moat Hall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Crystal Fountain1.0 km
- Cannock Ex-Servicemen0.9 km
- New Inns0.9 km
- Bridgtown Social WMC0.7 km
- The Castle Inn0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Liquorstop0.1 km
- H P Westwood Family Butchers0.8 km
- Funky Fairy Cake Shop0.2 km
- Shop 'N Go0.9 km
- Whitehouse Foods0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe inside The Range0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Eastern Memories0.2 km
- KFC0.7 km
- OK Diner0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- M & S Simply Food0.6 km
- The Range0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Buttercups Cafe0.2 km
- Munch N Go0.9 km
- Peaceful Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Golden Wok0.8 km
- Bridgtown Chippy / Silly Sausage Cafe0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn - Birmingham North Cannock0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cannock1.5 km
- Landywood2.0 km
- Hednesford4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Walkmill Lane0.2 km
- Rudyard Way0.2 km
- Rudyard Way0.2 km
- Vine Court0.3 km
- Vine Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS110BW · Data under Open Government Licence